CSZ Youth Group - What's Up This Week
Family Newsletter
May 21, 2020
Edition 10
Looking for a fun project?
WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED. KEEP READING FOR A FEW FUN IDEAS!
As we continue navigating life at home, we plan to keep sharing project ideas for children, families, parents and emerging adults. As we endeavor to offer unique ideas for our families, know we are always happy to field suggestions and would LOVE to see what you are doing as a family using these resources. Each week feel free to share with friends and remember, you can check out archived editions at www.zedek.org/athome.

GET EXCITED FOR SOME NEWS FOR OUR COMMUNITY COMING THIS WEEK!
CALLING ALL FAMILIES! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We would love for you to participate in our family tile painting project. We provide everything you need to add to an upcoming wall for installation!

We are still collecting interest for those who would like their tile mailed to them! We will get those in the mail to you with all of the supplies you need to complete the collaborative project!

Email LDewey@zedek.org to request a tile!
ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT YOUTH GROUP IN A BOX! It is time to celebrate as a family! Do you have a milestone this spring? Celebrate Taco Tuesday? Sundae Funday? It's a YOUTH GROUP PARTY IN A BOX!

JOIN US FRIDAY, May 22, at 7 pm on FB LIVE or our website live stream when we Celebrate Our Seniors, the High School Class of 2020, during Shabbat Services !

During our service, we will share a short slide show of the members of our graduating class who submitted their photos and plans for the coming year!

Let's all help celebrate the Class of 2020, completing this tremendous accomplishment and reaching this milestone at this dynamic moment in our history!
Click the link above to register for the 2020-2021 Religious School year! If you have any questions about enrollment, format or curriculum, don't hesitate to contact Molly Levy at mlevy@zedek.org

Celebrate Shavuot!

Shavuot is coming up, starting on the evening of Thursday, May 28. Shavuot is the celebration of receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Here are some ways your family can celebrate at home:

  • Flower Walk: There is a custom of decorating our synagogues with beautiful flowers for Shavuot. Since we cannot be in our sanctuary, take a walk and look for flowers along the way. You can make floral arrangements and place them around your home if you have access to fresh flowers.

  • Camp Out: If you have been waiting to do an at-home campout, this is a great time. You can camp out like the Israelites at the foot of Mt. Sinai. You could do this in your back yard or your living room. Tell your favorite Torah story or a story about your family.

  • Cheese, please: It is traditional to eat cheese and dairy on Shavuot since the Israelites were promised a land "flowing with milk and honey." You can make your favorite dairy recipe or check out this one for mini-cheesecakes.

  • Do a Mitzvah: On Shavuot, we traditionally study the story of Ruth, who was known for being very kind and loyal. Do a mitzvah as a family in honor of Ruth. You could leave a thank you note for a delivery person, pick up litter on a family walk, or make a phone call to someone who may need some cheering up.

  • Shavuot is all about LEARNING, so learn more about this holiday here.
WELCOME TO SUMMER! As many of you finish up your spring semester classes and are planning a summer at home and unsure about jobs and summer classes, I would love to start a summer book club. We are not thinking anything terse here, planning on a book or two that will make you smile and add some smiles to the summer months.

I am getting ready to read Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.

(Don't let the 'parent' in the title scare you!) If you would like to join with me in reading, the book is available on a variety of platforms, and we can schedule a zoom date to chat about what we are learning sometime in June!

Let me know if you plan to read along!
It has become custom in SchZFTY to complete Warm Fuzzy bags at our End of the Year Banquet. While we are still not able to be physically together to mark the end of our year, we would still like to offer the opportunity for our teens to complete their "warm fuzzy" bags. If you are interested in participating in this project, we will mail a packet with postcards and an address list with all participants.

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP IS FRIDAY, MAY 22!
Friday, May 22, 8 pm EST:
Kabbalat Shabbat
Our teens will lead us in Shabbat service for the entire community. Hop onto  Facebook Live to worship with us. All are welcome!
 
Saturday, May 23, 8 pm EST:
Havdalah Celebrating 30 Years of Camp Jenny
30 years ago, a few teens came up with the beautiful idea to honor the memory of Jenny Rosenthal. Over time the program grew and evolved into what we know it as today – helping students from FL Stanton achieve academic and social goals to earn an impactful weekend away. While this year our in-person gathering has been affected, our spirit has not waned. Come celebrate Havdalah and our community. All are welcome!  Pre-register here.
PLEASE JOIN OUR REMIND APP!
Join our SchZFTY remind for updates on upcoming events and activities!! Text the phone number 81010 with the message "@schzfty" to join!
YOUTH GROUP IN A BOX PARTY IN A BOX is NOW ON SALE!

Pre-sale will run now through Monday, May 25, for our second Youth Group in a Box!

This box is catered toward our 3rd graders and up!

Celebrate 5th grade, 8th grade, or High School graduation! Throw a birthday party... or an UN-BIRTHDAY PARTY! We could all use a little extra celebration in our lives right now!

All the supplies and instructions you need!

Each kit includes enough supplies for all listed projects AND MORE.

TIE DYE CUPCAKES
CUSTOM CUP DECORATING (for four)
DIY NOTECARDS/PLACECARDS
ILLUMINATED CENTERPIECES
DIY GARLAND
DIY PAPER FAN DECORATIONS
DIY POM POMS

$65

All orders must be placed by Monday, May 25 at noon.
Pick up options will all be contactless.

DUE TO GENEROUS SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE! PLEASE CONTACT RABBI SIMON at JSimon@zedek.org
While we did this activity with small dinosaurs frozen inside balloons, you can use any small item you can fit inside the balloon.

I have seen this done with LEGO mini-figures, Shopkins, Paw Patrol Pups, and MORE!

Get creative! All you need to do is set your filled balloon in the freezer overnight and then invite your kiddo to play the next day!

#CSZatHome
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We also want ALL OF OUR FAMILIES TO KNOW! All of the resources, videos and projects links from our Youth Group in a Box are NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!





For more information from our Amy Gail Buchman Preschool teachers and staff, you can check out their Facebook Page and YouTube channel for exciting classroom resources!
For more information about exciting events from #CSZatHome you can visit us at www.zedek.org/athome for livestream, zoom and other engagement opportunities.