Chag Purim, Chag Purim. Chag gadol l’yeladim!

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Kesher’s Week in Review

February 13-16, 2012

“Chag Purim, Chag Purim.  Chag gadol l’yeladim,” was heard every day this week . . . → Read More: Chag Purim, Chag Purim. Chag gadol l’yeladim!

Tu B’Shevat Class Celebrations

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Kesher’s Week in Review

Last week, the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, but based on the winter . . . → Read More: Tu B’Shevat Class Celebrations

Celebrating Shabbat Shira and the Unique Songs we Each Sing

Shabbat Shalom!

This Shabbat is one of the few throughout the year that is given a special name. This week,  we read Parshat Beshalach, which  is also called Shabbat Shira (the Shabbat of Song.)  This portion tells   awe-inspiring event when, after the miraculous deliverance from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, the Jewish people simultaneously . . . → Read More: Celebrating Shabbat Shira and the Unique Songs we Each Sing

“Seeing the Light”

Shabbat Shalom!

This week, our Torah portion is called Bo – from the book of Exodus.  We read in Exodus 10:21  “And God said to Moses, hold out your arm toward the sky so that darkness may fall on the land of Egypt, a darkness that cannot be touched.”  We are told that “…the people . . . → Read More: “Seeing the Light”

Was Moses the Greatest Leader of All Time?

Shabbat Shalom!

This week we read from the portion Va’eira, the second portion in the book of Exodus.

His people faced destruction. They sent out a baby boy, placing him in a box, to ensure his survival. He grew up to be a hero, a savior, able to achieve feats that no ordinary man could . . . → Read More: Was Moses the Greatest Leader of All Time?

Lessons Learned from Moses

Shabbat Shalom!

This week, we begin the second book of Torah – the book of Shemot (Exodus.)  In Chapter three, one of the most dramatic scenes in Torah unfolds.  An angel of God appears to Moses in the form of a “burning bush.”  As we read this dramatic story several questions come to mind:  How . . . → Read More: Lessons Learned from Moses

Passing Blessings from One Generation to Another

 

Shabbat Shalom!

Have you checked in on your child’s class Wiki recently? Classes are hard at work learning about the Life Cycle, working on projects and, most of all, engaging in fun Jewish Learning. Take a look at what each of your child’s classes are doing:

Shorashim parents can visit the class Wiki Page . . . → Read More: Passing Blessings from One Generation to Another

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah!

We had a great week at Kesher this week – the Hanukkah celebrations were certainly the highlight! Take a look at what each of your child’s classes are doing:

Shorashim parents can visit the class Wiki Page here:

http://shorashim.wikispaces.com/

Nitzanim parents can visit the class Wiki Page here:

http://keshernitzanim.wikispaces.com/

Anafim . . . → Read More: Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah

Letting Torah Guide us in How we Treat Others

Shabbat Shalom!

We have been busy learning about and getting ready for Chanukah at Kesher. When you walk down the halls, you can smell the candles we have been dipping and see the Chanukiyot some of our kids have been making. Take a look at what each of your child’s classes are doing:

Shorashim parents . . . → Read More: Letting Torah Guide us in How we Treat Others

Redefining our “Worth”

Shabbat Shalom!

We had a busy week at Kesher this week. Classes are working on projects, the Oklahoma cast and crew had their final dress rehearsal getting ready for Tuesday’s performance at 5:15 and we are starting to prepare for Chanukah.

Shorashim parents can visit the class Wiki Page here: 

http://shorashim.wikispaces.com/

Nitzanim parents can visit . . . → Read More: Redefining our “Worth”