Moadim L’simcha, I hope that all of you have had the opportunity to enjoy time in a Sukkah during this Sukkot season. It was nice to see many of you at either Pizza in the Hut or Family Tefillah last week.
Tonight, we will mark Simchat Torah, the time when we end the reading of the Torah and begin reading it again. Each year we reread the same stories, finding new layers of depth to the messages they hold. This Sunday, your children will also begin their study of Torah Stories. They will explore stories over several consecutive sessions looking at both the story and the values and connection to Israel found within. Be sure to check your Remini app for updates and pictures as the children go on this learning journey.
Finally, a carpool safety update. If you have a child that requires more time or assistance in buckling, we ask that, for your safety and theirs, you park in the main lot and come to the classes to pick them up at 12:10pm or go through the carpool line, allow us to load the children, and then you pull into a spot in the main lot to assist them in buckling.
Looking forward to seeing your children this Sunday! Shanna
Children in Kindergarten are invited to join us on Friday, October 25th to mark the milestone of Consecration. See below to RSVP or reach out to me directly if you only want to participate in the ceremony.
Upcoming Events: November 17th- Scrappy Black Light Party see below to RSVP Deember 8th-Family Tefillah 9:30-10:00 Family Chamsa Making at the Art Show 12:30-2:00
Upcoming events: November 3rd-Club 23 Festival of Wax event see below to register. November 17th- Family Tefillah 9:30-10:00 December 8th- Family Chamsa Making at the Art Show 12:30-2:00
Upcoming events: November 8-10- Camp Coleman 456 Retreat. Click herefor more information and to register. December 8th- Family Chamsa Making at the Art Show 12:30-2:00
Upcoming events: November 3-4- 6th grade Trip to Chattanooga see below to RSVP and note that there will not be Noar Sunday for this grade on that date. December 8th- Family Chamsa Making at the Art Show 12:30-2:00
Kindergarten Consecration Dinner & Service Friday, October 25, 5:00 pm Consecration is the Jewish lifecycle event that formally marks the start of a child’s Jewish education. All kindergarten students in Jewish Day School and Noar Sunday are included in this special celebration. Guests welcome. Cost is $18 per person for individuals ages 13+, children ages 3-13 are $12 and children under 3 are free. 5:00 pm Dinner, photos, and workshop 5:45 pm Ceremony in Sanctuary 6:15 pm Dessert and play on the Mercaz (playground)
Club 23 Festival of Wax Sunday, November 3, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Get into the Chanukah spirit with a wax festival! Join your Temple Sinai 2nd and 3rd grade friends for pizza and all things wax—wax art, lip balm making, and your very own wax hand. Drop off is in the Social Hall, and pick up is in the carpool line in the back parking lot. Noar Sunday students will be brought from their classroom to the event. Cost is $25 per child.
SCRAPPY (K-1) Black Light Party Sunday, November 17, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Ready, set, glow! Join your Temple Sinai Kindergarten and 1st grade friends at the SCRAPPY Black Light Party. After a pizza lunch, play black light bowling, have fun with reflective model magic, and choose a face paint design that will glow. Remember to wear a white shirt so you can glow, too! Drop off is in the Community Rooms, and pick up is in the carpool line in the back parking lot. Noar Sunday students will be brought from their classroom to the event. Cost is $18 per child.
456 Retreat Friday, November 8-Sunday, November 10, URJ Camp Coleman For 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to engage in a “camp like” weekend, while also building connections with children from other synagogues at Camp Coleman. Students will be able to participate in many different programs, such as ropes course, art, sports, etc.!
Empowering Parents: Navigating Emotions with Inside Out 2 Sunday, November 3, 3:30 pm, The Epstein School This program will focus on helping parents support their children through the transition to adolescence. Experts in the field will lead discussion on topics such as communication strategies to maintain a strong connection with your child, building resilience in your child, and helping your child navigate friendships.
The Atlanta Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo Sunday, November 3, 1:00 pm, Westin Buckhead Find your ideal partners for catering, photography, entertainment, invitations, decorations, venue, and more. Pre-register for free.
Jewish Summer Camp Fair Sunday, November 17, 12:30 pm, Temple Sinai Explore Jewish overnight and summer day camps at Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Jewish Camp Initiative's first-ever Jewish Summer Camp Fair! find a camp that’s right for your child and family. Pre-K and up are welcome.
Shinshinim Host Families Needed (January-May, 2025) Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is looking for families to host Shinshinim! Shinshinim are 18-year-old Israeli high school graduates who spend a year in Jewish Atlanta. As a host family, you’ll provide a nurturing home, a private bedroom, and meals for 4-5 months. Contact Amy Fox with questions.
