DECEMBER 2022
Grades PreK-2
9:30-11:30AM – Primary Classes
11:30AM-12:30PM – Primary Enrichment & Kehillah Programs*
Friday, Dec. 2
NEW “Meaning & Menches” Family Shabbat Experience. All families welcome. Alef (1st Grade) students will be honored!
Sunday, Dec. 4
-Machane TBA in session
-Primary Kehillah (Reptile World)*
-For Parents: Book Talk “You Are Not a Sh**ty Parent.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party.” CANCELLED.
Sunday, Dec. 11
-Machane TBA in session
-First day of Primary Enrichment 2 – Tiny Chefs*
Sunday, Dec. 18
Machane TBA in session
–Hanukkah Ruach (Spirit) Day!**
-Primary Enrichment 2 – Tiny Chefs*
-Monthly MOM Hangout – Cancelled
-First night of Hanukkah!
Sunday, Dec. 25
Machane TBA CLOSED
**Hanukkah Festival Celebration Fund in memory of Jacob and Yetta Korth and Jack and Marilyn Stone
*Primary Enrichment & Kehillah programs (Gr K-2) require prior registration. More info.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Sunday, Jan. 1
Machane TBA CLOSED
Friday, Jan. 6
PreK and K Family Shabbat Service
Grades 3-6
9:30-10:45AM – First Session
10:45-11:15AM – Break
11:15AM-12:30PM -Second Session
Friday, Dec. 2
NEW “Meaning & Menches” Family Shabbat Experience. Info in School-Wide News below.
Sunday, Dec. 4
-Machane TBA in session
-For Parents:
-Book Talk “You Are Not a Sh**ty Parent.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party.” CANCELLED.
-Reminder – The 6th Grade B’Nai Mitzvah Schmooze originally scheduled for this date was changed to Sunday, Feb. 12.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Machane TBA in session
Sunday, Dec. 18
-Machane TBA in session
-Hanukkah Ruach (Spirit) Day!**
-Monthly MOM Hangout – Cancelled
-First night of Hanukkah!
Sunday, Dec. 25
Machane TBA CLOSED
**Hanukkah Festival Celebration Fund in memory of Jacob and Yetta Korth and Jack and Marilyn Stone
HEBREW TUTORING
December dates added! Sign up for complimentary Hebrew support for Grades 5 and 6 (by Zoom). Contact Lisa Goodman for more information.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Sunday, Jan. 1
Machane TBA CLOSED
Sunday, Jan. 29
3rd-6th Grade Kehillah – Gaga Tournament! Information and registration
Sunday, Feb. 12
6th Gr. Parents: 6th Grade B’Nai Mitzvah Schmooze
Grade 7
5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)
6:30-8:00PM – TBAjrHigh Programming
Sun. Dec. 4
Parent Event – Book Talk “You Are Not a Sh**ty Parent.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party” CANCELLED
Tues, Dec. 6–
TBAjrHigh in Session
Tonight’s Topic: Ghettos
–Bring in new and unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, Legos, sports balls, puzzles, etc. for the TBAHigh toy drive to benefit KINDH. See info in the School-wide news below.
Tues, Dec. 13 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
Tonight’s Topic: Timeline and intro to The Final Solution
Tues, Dec. 20 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
Hanukkah Celebration! Games and cooking **
Tues, Dec. 27–
TBAjrHigh/TBAHigh CLOSED
**Hanukkah Festival Celebration Fund in memory of Jacob and Yetta Korth and Jack and Marilyn Stone
Scroll down to School-Wide News for more happening in December!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tues, Jan 3.
No TBAjrHigh/TBAHigh. Professional Development for teachers.
Fri, Jan. 27 (No MCPS)-
Save the Date! 7th & 8th Grade Snow Tubing Trip. Information will be shared shortly!
Sunday, Feb. 5.
7th Grade trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Parents welcome. Information and registration
Grades 8-12
5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)
6:30-8:00PM – TBAHigh Programming
Sun. Dec. 4
Parent Event – Book Talk “You Are Not a Sh**ty Parent.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party” CANCELLED
Tues, Dec. 6
-Leadership Night
–Bring in new and unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, Legos, sports balls, puzzles, etc. for the TBAHigh toy drive to benefit KINDH. See info in the School-wide news below.
Tues, Dec. 13
-Tochnit (School-Wide Large Scale Program) – Mental Health
–9th Grade Parent Meeting about Relationship & Sexuality Retreat; 6:30-8pm. Review retreat information. Register for parent meeting.
Tues, Dec. 20–
-Hanukkah candle lighting service and treats
-Grade Level Kehillah/Chugim:
8th Grade: Social Action
9th Grade: Cooking
11th Grade: Art
12th Grade: Sports
Tues, Dec. 27–
TBAHigh CLOSED
See School-Wide News below for more happening in December!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tues, Jan 3.
No TBAjrHigh/TBAHigh. Professional Development for teachers.
Fri, Jan. 27 (No MCPS)-
Save the Date! 7th & 8th Grade Snow Tubing Trip. Information will be shared soon!
JUDAICA SHOP HANUKKAH MARKET
Sun., Dec. 4 and 11
The TBA Judaica Shop will hold a Hanukkah market in the Temple lobby on Sunday, Dec. 4 and 11! Come shop for Hanukkah gifts, toys, puzzles, games, menorahs, candles, books, baby gifts, clothing and more! Unable to stop into the lobby? You can shop online with free delivery within 15 miles of TBA! Judaica Shop website.
MACHANE TBA TOY DRIVE to benefit KINDH – Through Tues, Dec. 6
For the 2nd year in a row, TBAHigh is collecting new, unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, Legos, sports balls, puzzles, etc. to benefit those in need. All donations will go to KINDH (Kids In Need During the Holidays), a non-profit that serves low-income families during the holiday season. Look for the big bin marked “KINDH Toy Drive” in the Machane TBA office! Although this is a TBAHigh sponsored drive, we welcome donations from all Machane TBA families! More about KINDH.
NEW – MEANING & MENCHES – A Family Shabbat Experience
Friday, Dec. 2 from 6:30-7:30 PM
Let the stories and lessons come to life as we explore how each week’s portion focuses on the growth and development of human character. This interactive service will provide families with wonderful food for thought and will be different each time as the portion and character trait of focus changes with the Torah.
This NEW hour-long service is held on the 1st Friday of each month and is best suited for elementary through high school-aged congregants and their families.
Join us for a “pre-neg” from 6:00-6:30, and then a fun “Board Game Oneg!” after the service.
MAKING MIRACLES – A Night of Illumination
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate with song and dance the women throughout Jewish history who made great miracles happen. Writer, psychologist, and performer, Dr. Tova Rubin, will lead us on a live theatrical journey featuring music and dance with many familiar TBA faces making cameos on stage! Join us for a festive dessert reception immediately following the event.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 13. Purchase by Dec. 3. Tickets here
BOOK & AUTHOR EVENT – CANCELLED – Will be rescheduled!
“You Are Not a Sh**ty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion & Give Yourself a Break”
Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10:00-11:00 am
MOMS OF MACHANE – DECEMBER EVENTS:
-Weds, Dec. 7 from 7-8:30 PM:
Mah Jongg lesson at TBA for beginners or those who want a refresher. Snacks provided. RSVP
-Weds, Dec. 14 from 7-8:30 PM:
Monthly Mah Jongg game at TBA. Register.
-Sun, Dec. 18 from 9:30-11:30 AM during Machane TBA:
Monthly MOM Hang Out with an activity, snacks, and drinks. Cancelled.
Sunday, December 11 from 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Auditions for the upcoming Purim Shpiel are here! Be part of the excitement as the cast retells the story of Purim with a “Shportz” twist. Auditions are on Sunday, December 11 from 12:45pm to 4:00pm in the Yarden. Please come prepared to sing a song and potentially read lines. Participants should be over the age of 6 and fully vaccinated. For questions, please reach out to Cantorial Soloist, Joshana Erenberg.
INDOOR PICNIC SHABBAT & LATKEPALOOZA – with the ShabbaTones Temple Band
Fri., Dec. 16 at 6:00PM
Bring your dinner to enjoy in the Social Hall – beach chairs & blankets are welcome – and grab a latke on your way. Services begin at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary – with The ShabbaTones Temple Band – followed by a festive Hanukkah Oneg Shabbat!
CHINESE FOOD + Movies, Music & Monopoly
Sat, Dec. 24 at 6:30PM
Bring a dessert (no nuts, please) to share!
Buffet opens at 6:30 pm, followed by your choice of:
-Family-friendly movie in the library (sponsored by the Brotherhood)
-Board Games in the Social Hall (enjoy ours or bring your favorites to play)
-Jazz Concert via Live Stream in the Sanctuary at 8 pm: “Witchcraft: The Jewish Women of the Great American Songbook” with Hadar Orshalimy.
$15 pp (adults) | $10 pp (kids under 13); Registration required.
Questions? Reach Out!
Phone: (301) 340-8335
Kim Roberts, Director of Education
Erica Harmelech, Supervisor, Primary Program
Lisa Goodman, Supervisor, L’mala, TBAjrHigh & Kayitz Programs
Alyssa Katon, Supervisor, L’mata, TBAHigh & Kayitz
Lori Rosenstock, Administrator
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