I hope you are having a great week! We have big plans at Sinai this week. Making a special appearance for Chaverim (2nd and 3rd) and Orim (4th and 5th) are the Bible Players (replacing Family Tefillah). Please plan to park and come in to stay with your children (9:30-10:15) for this program as it is designed for both students and parents. Not to worry, our Shoreshim (PreK-1st) and Zehut (6th) graders will enjoy the Bible Players with their classes later in the day. In addition, all students will have an opportunity to participate in Chuggim (electives) or specials including: outdoor adventures with a Jewish twist, art, drama STREAM (the R is for religion), or Israeli culture.
Recently, a parent asked how we can help children continue to create strong Jewish identities in conjunction with their learning and community building that takes place at Noar. Jewish pride is cemented by a mosaic of experiences, and our partnership is another way to add to their sense of Jewish self. Whether that is attending a Shabbat service together as a family, reading PJ Library books with our kids, or prioritizing youth group events, their Jewish soul will continue to be nurtured from all that we share with them.
L’dor v’dor, from generation to generation, we can partner to carry on the Jewish traditions. Here are some ways you can enrich the Noar experience beyond the walls of Sinai.
Days United has kits for every holiday. Each kit comes with multiple activities and a booklet that explains holiday stories and traditions. If you are interested in seeing a sample or trying an activity, let me know.
Explore PJ Library’s website to find their craft ideas as well as podcast and music suggestions.
Spend some time on thewebsite for Reform Judaism to get ideas or learn more about various holidays and topics.
Follow the Instragam account @atlmitzvahkids to see the mitzvah opportunities you can do together as a family.
Join us for a Family Shabbat or other family experience. From Tashlich to Purim we have opportunities your family can enjoy together.
Please let me know if I can help you brainstorm more ways or find opportunities that could be a fit for your family.
Upcoming Events: Prek, please send in a shoe box this week. February 7th- Family Shabbat Feburary 9th- Mental Health and our Children 10:00-11:00
Upcoming events: February 2nd-Bible Players parent/child program 9:30-10:15 February 7th- Family Shabbat Feburary 9th- Mental Health and our Children 10:00-11:00 February 9th- Club 23 Carnival (rescheduled) March 2nd- Family Tefillah
Upcoming events: February 2nd- Bible Players parent/child program 9:30-10:15 February 7th- Family Shabbat Feburary 9th- Mental Health and our Children 10:00-11:00 February 28th- Club45 Shul-in (rescheduled)
Upcoming events: January 31st- Camp Jenny Spaghetti Dinner and Auction February 7th- Family Shabbat followed by Club 6 Movie Night Feburary 9th- Mental Health and our Children 10:00-11:00 February 23rd- Holocaust Speaker Hershel Greenbalt for Parents and Children
Club 6 Movie Night Friday, February 7, 8:00 pm-10:30 pm Step into the Temple Sinai Movie Theater with your 6th grade friends! Vote between viewing Elemental, The Greatest Showman, or McFarlands, USA. Then visit the concession stand for all your movie nosh needs including popcorn, candy, and slushies. Cost is $25 per child.
(RESCHEDULED DATE) Club 23 Carnival Sunday, February 9, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Temple Sinai second and third graders, it’s time to try your luck at the Club 23 Carnival! Feast on pizza and popcorn before you take on jumbo bowling, giant uno, and more. Enjoy some cotton candy to end on a sweet note! Drop-off is in the Social Hall, and pick-up is in the carpool line in the back parking lot. Cost is $10 per child.
(RESCHEDULED DATE)Club 45 Shul-In (Lock-In) Friday, February 28, 6:30 pm-Saturday, March 1, 8:30 am Spend the night at Temple Sinai with your 4th and 5th grade friends! Start the shul-in party as you make your own slime, participate in a mitzvah project as the night goes on, and settle in later with a candy bar and movie. Enjoy breakfast in the morning before heading home. Get ready to make amazing memories!
Cost is $54 per child. Register by Monday, February 24. This event must have a minimum of 15 registrants.
Camp Jenny Spaghetti Dinner & Auction Friday, January 31 Our Camp Jenny Spaghetti Dinner is back again! Enjoy a Friday night Shabbat service led by teens followed by the ultimate family-friendly spaghetti dinner and a silent auction benefiting Camp Jenny, a 4-day long camp experience at URJ’s Camp Coleman for children from an impoverished Atlanta school.
6:30 pm Teen-led Shabbat service 7:30 pm Spaghetti dinner and auction Cost is $10 for persons 13+ and $8 for kids 12 and under.
Family Shabbat Service & Dinner With Artist in Residence Dan Nichols Graciously sponsored by the Sharon Fagin & Goldie Velinksy Morris Enrichment Fund Friday, February 7, 5:30 pm Join us for a musical Family Shabbat featuring a special guest! We invite families of elementary-aged children to come together for challah-making and a Shabbat dinner before joining the Main Sanctuary for a musical Shabbat service featuring Dan Nichols, our Artist in Residence.
5:30 Challah-Making 5:45 Dinner 6:30 Shabbat Service with Dan Nichols
Cost is $18 for 16+, $12 for ages 3-15, and kids under 3 are free.
Mental Health & Our Kids Sunday, February 9, 10:00 am What's that? It's A LOT! What do we need to know as parents? Hear from our panel of experts in this important conversation moderated by our Noar Student Care Coordinator Miranda Barzey.
Dr. Betsy Gard, Licensed PhD Psychologist
Sophia Rose, High School Senior and Author
Cari Newman, Certified Parent Coach
This program is designed for parents of school-aged children in partnership with the Nefesh Committee.
