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What is Keshet? How long have we had it? “We learn and play in a Jewish way” is our motto! Keshet is Rochester’s only synagogue-based preschool that focuses on learning through Jewish values and focusing on self-esteem first. Children learn best when they feel good about themselves, so through developing self-esteem, we are able to Continue Reading »
The theme for Limmud this year is Tikkun Olam. This Jewish concept is found in the Mishnah and is defined by acts of kindness performed to perfect or repair the world. Throughout the year we are providing our Limmud students and their families with opportunities to perform community service and to contribute time and resources to Continue Reading »
The halls of Limmud have been bustling with the excitement that comes with the start of the school year which coincided with the Jewish New Year and subsequent fall holidays. As you may or may not know, one of our Limmud goals is for our students to acquire and practice synagogue skills. To that end Continue Reading »
L’shana tova v’metuka to you and your families. I am anticipating with great excitement the start of the 2018-2019 Limmud School Year and am pleased to announce this year’s Limmud theme is Israel, in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday. It is no coincidence that the new school year will officially begin on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Continue Reading »
I am honored and privileged to have been selected as the new Limmud Religious School Director and I look forward to building on the rich history, deep tradition and commitment to educational excellence that have been the hallmark of Temple Beth El’s religious school for decades. I have had the opportunity to meet quite a Continue Reading »
Spring is in the air and as the trees bud and flowers bloom, our students and staff are anticipating the end of the school year. What an incredible year it has been. Tradition is an important part of Judaism and our religious programming. This year our students once again enjoyed being part of the World Continue Reading »
As I reflect on my first month as the Interim Director of Youth and Family Education, I am struck by the inclusiveness and community that we have created here in Limmud. I have observed tremendous respect, collaboration, curiosity and ruach among our students during T’fillah, Havdalah, as well as in their classrooms. Our committed madrichim Continue Reading »
The Kedusha section of the Amidah ends with the L’dor V’Dor prayer. Every day we are reminded that we are part of a rich ancestry and meaningful tradition. These traditions we pass on to the next generation; l’dor v’dor. A few years ago my parents asked us to consider moving back to the farm that Continue Reading »
The teens of Temple Beth El are a fantastic group of people who are active in so many interesting things! We strive to help them find ways to connect to their Judaism and continue to develop their Jewish identity alongside all the other things that keep them so busy. We work to offer them a Continue Reading »
Over the summer, I know that many families are looking for meaningful things to do with their children. I would like to suggest a few ideas for turning some of our Jewish values into worthwhile activities. Giving Tzedakah – Create tzedakah boxes out of recycled materials (also fulfills the mitzvah of not being wasteful) and a Continue Reading »
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