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Archive for September, 2011

25
Sep
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Andrew’s Class Likes to Hear the Shofar Blast…

For the past two weeks, Andrew’s third grade class has learned all about the holiday of Rosh Hashana. They learned all about the shofar, and they wanted to let you know how much they really LOVE the sounds it makes! Click to see the video.

22
Sep
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Tel-Aviv Rap (with video!)

This week Rina’s 6th grade took a virtual trip to Tel Aviv. The kids were jazzed to see videos of Tel Aviv and realize what a truly vibrant city it is!

21
Sep
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Aliza’s Second Grade Class Celebrates Rosh Hashanah

On Sunday, Aliza’s second grade class learned about Rosh Hashanah by blowing the shofar (themselves!) and eating traditional Rosh Hashanah foods, apples dipped in honey.

16
Sep
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A Prayer for the Start of School

My friend Rabbi Phyllis Sommer recently shared the following blessing on her blog Ima On and Off the Bima. As religious school started this past week for most of our students, I thought I’d share her beautiful words.

16
Sep
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Opening Days 2011- 2012

It’s been an amazing first week here at Temple Isaiah Religious School. Sunday and Tuesday we kicked off our school year for our K-6 kids, and also began our amazing new seventh grade program.  Our opening days were filled with singing, smiling, and lots of ruach (spirit).

16
Sep
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Learning About Israel in Sixth Grade

This year, our sixth grade students aren’t just learning about Israel, but they’re engaging with Israeli culture, Israeli society, and with some of the challenges faced by the Jewish state. We call it an “Israel encounter.”

8
Sep
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Where was Superman?

On the tenth anniversary of 9-11, a note from Rabbi Klein to the Temple Isaiah community.

7
Sep
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Our Vision

We are a community of learners, where children and adults together develop the tools and enthusiasm for life-long learning. Our education programs are varied, exciting, innovative and intellectually compelling. They reflect our values and goals as Reform Jews.

5
Sep
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The 2011-2012 Religious School Calendar

With customized calendars for your child’s religious school classes, our new calendar is easy and convenient for religious school parents. You can even subscribe to calendars using your smartphone or your computer.