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Month at a Glance – Nov 2022

NOVEMBER 2022

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Grades PreK-2

9:30-11:30AM – Primary Classes

11:30AM-12:30PM – Primary Enrichment & Kehillah Programs*

Sunday, Nov. 6
Machane TBA in session
Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*
Daylight Savings Time ends on Saturday night!

Sunday, Nov. 13
Machane TBA in session
Last day of Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*

Sunday, Nov. 20
Machane TBA CLOSED

Sunday, Nov. 27
Machane TBA CLOSED

*Primary Enrichment & Kehillah programs (Gr K-2) require prior registration. More info

Looking Ahead:
Hanukkah Ruach (Spirit) Day will be on Sunday, December 18!

See school-wide news below

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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, Nov. 6
Machane TBA in session
Daylight Savings Time ends on Saturday night!

Sunday, Nov. 13
Machane TBA in session

Sunday, Nov. 20
Machane TBA CLOSED

Sunday, Nov. 27
Machane TBA CLOSED

Hebrew Tutoring for Grades 5 & 6 –
November dates added!  Sign up
for complimentary Hebrew support (by Zoom).  Contact Lisa Goodman for more information or questions.

Looking Ahead:

Friday, Dec. 2
Alef/1st Grade Family Shabbat Service

Sunday, Dec. 4
6th Grade B’Nai Mitzvah Schmooze date changed to Sunday, Feb. 12.

Sun, Dec. 18
Hanukkah Ruach Day!

See school-wide news below

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Grade 7

5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)*
6:30-8:00PM – TBAjrHigh Programming

Tues, Nov. 1 
TBAjrHigh in Session:
Modern Anti Semitism

Tues, Nov. 8 
TBAjrHigh CLOSED

Tues, Nov. 15  
TBAjrHigh in Session:
Studying the Holocaust – Vocabulary and video testimony

Tues, Nov. 22
TBAjrHigh CLOSED

Tues, Nov. 29  
TBAjrHigh in Session:
Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) poster activity

*The Backyard Brick Oven Bistro food truck will begin serving at 5:45 and will have pizzas ready to go!  Arrive early!

Looking Ahead:
7th Grade trip to the US Holocaust Museum – Sunday, Feb. 5.
Parents invited. Information and registration here.

 

See school-wide news below

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Grades 8-12

5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)*
6:30-8:00PM – TBAHigh Programming

Tues, Nov. 1 – 
TBAHigh Tochnit (School-Wide Large Scale Program) –
Disability Awareness/Inclusion

Tues, Nov. 8 
TBAHigh CLOSED

Fri, Nov. 11-Sun, Nov. 13
Confirmation trip to NY (10th-12th Grade)

Tues, Nov. 15 – 
TBAHigh Grade Level Kehillah/Chugim
8th Grade: Cooking
9th Grade:  Art
11th Grade: Sports
12th Grade: Social Action

Tues, Nov. 22 
TBAHigh CLOSED

Tues, Nov. 29 
TBAHigh Grade Level Curriculum:
8th Grade: Comparative Judaism
9th Grade:  Comparative Religion
10th Grade: Confirmation
11th Grade: Social Justice
12th Grade: Graduation and beyond

*The Backyard Brick Oven Bistro food truck will begin serving at 5:45, and will have pizzas ready to go!  Arrive early!

Looking ahead:
Tues., Dec. 13 – Parent Meeting about 9th Grade Relationship & Sexuality Retreat; 6:30-8:00pm at TBA

See school-wide news below

sCHOOL WIDE NEWS
Story and Song

SHABBAT OF STORY AND SONG
The Shabbat of Story and Song takes place on the first Friday night of each month.  Shabbat fun for the whole family! In this music-filled, energetic service, a story replaces the sermon, and monthly congregant birthdays are celebrated. (Waiting for updated description of this service from Rabbi Pokras)

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SHOP AMI
Weds, Nov. 2 from 6-9PM
$18 per person in advance ($25 at the door)
Shop Ami at Temple Beth Ami is back! Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night out with food, drinks and shopping. Nearly 20 curated vendors have been brought together to help you get a jump start on shopping.  All ticket sales benefit Gan Ami.  Vendor list and ticket link.

machane MOMs

MOMS OF MACHANE – MahJongg for Beginners
Monday, Nov. 7 from 7:00-8:30PM
Join MOM’s for a Mah Jongg crash/refresher course. Moving forward, we will host monthly games on alternative weeknights and Sunday mornings during Machane TBA.  Snacks and beverages will be provided!  Free of charge. RSVP and/or be added to the Mah Jongg mailing list here.

Month at a Glance – Nov 2022

TBA BREAKFAST BAR – Now open every Sunday!
The Breakfast Bar will now be open in the lobby every Sunday that Machane TBA is in session!  Purchase a muffin, donut and/or a Nespresso coffee and sit and catch up with a friend at one of the tables and chairs!   Cash or Venmo accepted.   Open from 9am through dismissal.

Thanksgiving-2022-TOC Food Driv3e

MANNA THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Giving thanks by giving to others!  Please donate non-perishable food such as canned fruit and vegetables, boxed stuffing and mashed potatoes to support Manna as they help those in need in our community celebrate the upcoming holidays.  To contribute, drop off donations in the blue bin in front of the Temple, or order from our Amazon Wish List!  This food drive is coordinated by the TBA Tikkun Olam Committee.

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 Programs
Lori Rosenstock, Administrator

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