JANUARY 2023
Registration for Kayitz Summer 2023 and Machane TBA 2023-2024 is now open!
Grades PreK-2
9:30-11:30AM – Primary Classes
11:30AM-12:30PM – Primary Enrichment & Kehillah Programs*
Sunday, Jan. 1
Machane TBA CLOSED
Friday, Jan. 6
“Meaning & Menches” Family Shabbat Experience. All families welcome. Katan (PreK) and Gan (K) students will be honored!
Sunday, Jan. 8
-Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 2 – Tiny Chefs*
Sunday, Jan. 15
Machane TBA CLOSED
Sunday, Jan. 22
-Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 2 – Tiny Chefs*
-Parents: Book/Author Event: This event has been postponed. “You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion & Give Yourself a Break.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party” with other Machane TBA parents. 10-11am Info here.
Sunday, Jan. 29
-Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 2 – Tiny Chefs*
–Parents: Moms of Machane Swap, Sip and Schmooze 9:30am-12:30pm
*Primary Enrichment & Kehillah programs (Gr K-2) require prior registration. More info.
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Grades 3-6
9:30-10:45AM – First Session
10:45-11:15AM – Break
11:15AM-12:30PM -Second Session
Sunday, Jan. 1
Machane TBA CLOSED
Friday, Jan. 6
“Meaning & Menches” Family Shabbat Experience. All families welcome. Katan (PreK) and Gan (K) students will be honored!
Sunday, Jan. 8
-Machane TBA in session
Sunday, Jan. 15
Machane TBA CLOSED
Sunday, Jan. 22
-Machane TBA in session
-Parents: Book/Author Event: This event has been postponed. “You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion & Give Yourself a Break.” Zoom from home or attend the in-person “watch party” with other Machane TBA parents. 10-11am Info here.
Sunday, Jan. 29
-Machane TBA in session
–3rd-6th Grade Kehillah After-School Program: Information and registration
–Parents: Moms of Machane Swap, Sip and Schmooze 9:30am-12:30pm
HEBREW TUTORING
January 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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Friday, Feb. 3
“Meaning & Menches” Family Shabbat Experience. All families welcome. Gimel (3rd Grade) students will be honored!
Sunday, Feb. 12
6th Gr. Parents and Students: 6th Grade B’Nai Mitzvah Schmooze
Fri, Apr. 28 – Sat, Apr. 29
3rd-6th Grade Retreat– Held at Camp Louise
Grade 7
5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)
6:30-8:00PM – TBAjrHigh Programming
Tues, Jan. 3-
TBAjrHigh/TBAHigh CLOSED
Professional Development for 7th-12th grade teachers.
Fri, Jan 6-
7th-12th Grade Kehillah Overnight: Info and Registration.
Tues, Jan. 10–
TBAjrHigh in Session
Tonight’s Topic: Partisans and Resistance
Tues, Jan. 17 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
Tonight’s Topic: TBD
Tues, Jan. 24 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
JCADA Middle School Youth Education Program – Part 1:
The goal of this unique workshop is to create a safe and open environment for young people in grades 6-8 to examine relationship dynamics. In Part 1, participants learn to identify signs of unhealthy behaviors in friendships and romantic relationships and leave with tools to help themselves and/or a friend.
Fri, Jan. 27 –
7th & 8th Grade Snow Tubing Trip: Registration
Sun, Jan 29-
Moms of Machane Swap, Sip and Schmooze 9:30am-12:30pm
Tues, Jan. 31 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
Parent/Child program with Guest Speaker Warren Marcus:
Warren Marcus, former Educator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Temple member, will lead 7th graders and their parents in an exercise on responsibility during the holocaust as well as help prepare the group for their upcoming trip to the Holocaust Museum.
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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
Tues, Jan. 3-
TBAjrHigh/TBAHigh CLOSED
Professional Development for 7th-12th grade teachers
Fri, Jan 6-
7th-12th Grade Kehillah Overnight: Info and Registration.
Tues, Jan. 10–
TBAHigh in Session
Grade Level Curriculum:
8th Grade: Comparative Judaism
9th Grade: Comparative Religion
10th Grade: Confirmation
11th Grade: Social Justice
12th Grade: Graduation and beyond
Tues, Jan. 17 –
TBAHigh in Session
Leadership Night
Tues, Jan. 24 –
TBAHigh in Session
Tochnit Large Scale Program: Women’s Rights/Abortion Laws
Fri, Jan. 27 –
7th & 8th Grade Snow Tubing Trip: Registration
Sun, Jan 29-
Moms of Machane Swap, Sip and Schmooze 9:30am-12:30pm
Tues, Jan. 31 –
TBAHigh in Session
Grade Level Kehillah/Chugim:
8th Grade: Sports
9th Grade: Social Action
10th Grade: Confirmation
11th Grade: Cooking
12th Grade: Art
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Fri, Feb. 3 – Sun. Feb.5
9th Grade Relationship and Sexuality Retreat
Information and Registration
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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