Shir Hadash students, under the tutelage of esteemed 7th grade classroom teacher, Judy Kleiman, talented Art Specialist Phyllis Levun-Agostino, creative music director Adrain Durlester, and our beloved Rabbi Eitan, led a lovely Yom Hashoah service remembering the Holocaust and heroism. Students studied aspects of the Holocaust for several weeks, researching survivors and their stories. They used, among other resources, a website called Centropa, from a "Jewish historical institute dedicated to preserving 20th century Jewish family stories from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans." One warning, once you go to the website, it's very difficult to leave.
Music Director Adrian Durlester worked with the students for weeks, teaching them relevant music and history for them to share during the service. Art Specialist Phyllis Levun-Agostino and her teen helpers, Julia Mostow, Tory Lieberman, and Alek Kopulski created an art project entitled "Putting the Pieces Together, " which is presently on display in the Sanctuary. As you can see from the photographs below (as taken and shared by our very own Carolyn Gessner) it was a contemplative, meaningful service. Thank you to all involved.
Mitzvah Project Corner (send us a blurb about your mitzvah project and we will spread the good word!)
Help the Animals. Julia Kessel is is collecting food and toys for the Humane Society as her mitzvah project for her May 31st Bat Mitzvah. She is collecting for cats and dogs and any food or toys would be a big help. If you can contribute food or toys, please put them in box in the Synagogue lobby.
Sunday, May 4--Sunday School--Ari Moffic Spiritual Parenting (postponed until next year)
Sunday, May 11--NO SCHOOL (Mother's Day)
Sunday, May 18-- Last day of school--Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Annual Meeting
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