OCTOBER 2022
Grades PreK-2
9:30-11:30AM – Primary Classes
11:30AM-12:30PM – Primary Enrichment & Kehillah Programs*
Sunday, Oct 2
Machane TBA CLOSED
Sunday, Oct 9
Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*
-Parents: The TBA Breakfast Bar will be in the lobby from 9am through dismissal with pastries and coffee for parents. Cash or Venmo accepted.
–Parents: Community of Action postcard-writing campaign in lobby at 9:30am (Details in School-Wide News below)
Sunday, Oct. 16
Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*
–Gan (K) in-house field trip– Led by clergy, the Gan (K) students will learn about the different rooms of a synagogue, discover a variety of types of Judaica and ritual items, and end with a snack and story with Kim Roberts in the Machane TBA office
Sunday, Oct. 16
Simchat Torah/Consecration service 6:30PM – Come celebrate with us as we welcome our youngest and newest learners (K and new 1st & 2nd graders) and honor their commitment to a life of Jewish Studies, during the Temple’s Simchat Torah Service. Families of K and new 1st and 2nd grade students are also invited to a dinner before services. Dinner info and RSVP. $20 per family. Contact Erica Harmelech, Primary Supervisor, with questions.
Sunday, Oct 23
Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*
–Parents: Moms of Machane (MOM) kickoff 9:30-11:30 am (Details in School-Wide News below)
Sunday, Oct 30
Machane TBA in session
-Primary Enrichment 1 (PSA Sports)*
–Parents: Special Parents, Special Needs (Details in School-Wide News below)
Note: Students will celebrate Shabbat in class every Sunday with grape juice and Challah. Students attending Primary Enrichment & Kehillah should bring their own snack and water bottle
*Primary Enrichment & Kehillah programs (Gr K-2) require prior registration. More info.
See school-wide news below
Grades 3-6
9:30-10:45AM – First Session
10:45-11:15AM – Break
11:15AM-12:30PM -Second Session
Sunday, Oct 2
Machane TBA CLOSED
Sunday, Oct 9
Machane TBA in session
–Parents: The TBA Breakfast Bar OPEN in lobby from 9am through dismissal with pastries and coffee for parents. Cash or Venmo accepted.
–Parents: Community of Action postcard-writing campaign in lobby at 9:30am (Details in School-Wide News below)
Sunday, Oct. 16
Machane TBA in session
Sunday, Oct. 16
Simchat Torah/Consecration service 6:30PM
Come celebrate with us as we welcome our youngest and newest learners (K and new 1st and 2nd graders) and honor their commitment to a life of Jewish Studies, during the Temple’s Simchat Torah Service.
Sunday, Oct. 23
Machane TBA in session
–Parents: Moms of Machane (MOM) kickoff (Details in School-Wide News below)
Sun, Oct. 30
Machane TBA in session
–Parents: Special Parents, Special Needs (Details in School-Wide News below)
-Kehillah after school program from 12:30-2:30PM – Cooking. Register here
Note: Students can bring a snack from home, or purchase one from the new “canteen” during the break. Snacks will be nut free and may include granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels and crackers. $1 each (cash only). Students should bring their own refillable water bottle.
Hebrew Tutoring:
SIGN UP for complimentary online Hebrew support (by Zoom) for grades 5 & 6. Contact Lisa Goodman for more information or questions.
See school-wide news below
Grade 7
5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)*
6:30-8:00PM – TBAjrHigh Programming
Tues, Oct. 4 –
TBAjrHigh CLOSED
Tues, Oct. 11–
TBAjrHigh in Session
Sukkah visits; Create your own Torah Yad
Tues, Oct. 18–
TBAjrHigh in Session
Holocaust Introduction and vocabulary
Tues, Oct. 25 –
TBAjrHigh in Session
Film viewing and discussion
Sun, Oct. 30-
Teen Kehillah- Dinner and Movie Night – Planned by TBAHigh Student Council. More info TBD.
*Backyard Brick Oven Bistro food truck will begin serving at 5:45 and will have pizzas ready to go! Arrive early!
See school-wide news below
Grades 8-12
5:45-6:30PM – Pizza Food Truck Dinner (Optional)*
6:30-8:00PM – TBAHigh Programming
Tues, Oct. 4 –
TBAHigh CLOSED
Tues, Oct. 11–
TBAHigh Grade Level Kehillah/Chugim
Tues, Oct. 18–
– TBAHigh opening Grade Level Curriculum night:
8th Grade: Comparative Judaism
9th Grade: Comparative Religion
10th Grade: Confirmation
11th Grade: Social Justice
12th Grade: Graduation and beyond
– Song suggestions – Do you have songs that you love from camp or BBYO? Stop by to share them with Cantor Larry in the lobby during dinner!
Tues, Oct. 25 –
First TBAHigh Leadership Night:
Students should review the descriptions of the Leadership Night electives here and indicate their preference by Oct. 11.
Sun, Oct. 30-
Teen Kehillah- Dinner and Movie Night – Planned by TBAHigh Student Council. More info TBD.
*The Backyard Brick Oven Bistro food truck will begin serving at 5:45, and will have pizzas ready to go! Arrive early!
Looking ahead to November:
Nov. 11-13: Confirmation trip to New York City (Gr. 10-12)
See school-wide news below
POSTCARD-WRITING PARTY
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 9:30am
Do you want to be able to do more to help preserve and strengthen our democracy than simply vote? Grab a pastry or coffee at the Breakfast Bar and join other Machane TBA parents and TBA’s Community of Action in their postcard writing campaign to encourage voters in other states to cast their ballots! Postcards, pens & instructions will be provided! For more information and to RSVP, click here.
HARVEST AGAINST HUNGER
Through Sh’mini Atzeret (Oct. 17), TBA will collect healthy food for Manna Food Center, Montgomery County’s designated food bank. The “Harvest Against Hunger” Food Drive Campaign is one of our most important Tikkun Olam events during the year. It is critical to Manna’s ability to feed the needy. You can drop food off in the blue bins out front, order from Amazon to be delivered to TBA, or make a donation directly through Manna’s website, and they will make the purchase on your behalf!
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, Oct. 23 (8am-12noon)
WTBA & Brotherhood have teamed up with Inova Blood Donor Services to host a BLOOD DRIVE conveniently held at TBA. Please help reach our goal of 40 donors – sign up today!
MOMS OF MACHANE GROUP KICKOFF
Sunday, Oct 23 (9:30-11:30 am) during Machane TBA – In the Library/Lounge
If you have children in Machane TBA and are interested in exploring our community, making new friends, exploring our community with others in the same life stage, this group and event are for you! There will be food, drinks and fun people excited to make this community even stronger! Free of charge. RSVP is required.
The TBA Inclusion Committee Presents: Special Parents, Special Needs
Sun, Oct. 30, just after drop-off.
Are you a parent of a child (any age) with special needs? Would you like to socialize with other parents who just “get it?”
We all know that being a parent is the hardest job in the world. But only a select group can truly understand the lifelong love, dedication, and often isolation that comes with parenting a child with special needs. Come meet for a child-free coffee break with other parents who understand you. Nothing formal, just get to know others in the TBA community who have gone through what you are experiencing. We will talk, hang out, nosh on some goodies, and just enjoy some much-needed support and company. If you have any questions, please contact Machane mom, Jackie Renfrow.
Register for the BRISKET & KUGEL COOKOFF by Oct. 28
Is your brisket the most delectable? Do you make a delicious kugel? Interested in being a taster? Enjoy a delicious dinner of brisket, kugel, salads and desserts. Each family will received a complimentary e-cookbook after the event. Register today and enter the raffle to win prizes!
This event will take place on Sunday, November 6 from 5-7 pm. Register by October 28 to be in the contest or to come to eat!
HELP WARM THEIR SOULS AND THEIR SOLES!
The October Tikkun Olam collection is for new/gently used coats and other cold weather accessories (hats, socks, gloves, etc.). Coats and other items will benefit the Interfaith Works Clothing Center (adults) and students at South Lake ES (children’s). Collection will run from October 1-27. Drop off in the bins in the TBA lobby and Gan Ami foyer
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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