In Kindergarten this week, Morah Shira shared the story (in Parshat Vayeirah) about Abraham wanting to save his nephew’s (Lot) city Sdom. He asked God if there were even 10 ‘good’ citizens, will you save the city. Unfortunately, Sdom was destroyed. The students learned the importance of ‘speaking up’. Morah Shira shared the end of … [Read more…]
November, Mar-Cheshvan – A month of Remembrance and the American Thanksgiving The month of Cheshvan is known as Mar-Cheshvan (translates as either bitter or rainy ) which falls this year mostly in November. For much of Canada and the USA, many schools, Governments, and organizations have a service to honor our veterans; a day of … [Read more…]
Dr. Howard Gardner introduced the world to Multiple Intelligences. Reading my previous Parshat Post, Dr. Gardner would characterize the Parsha Players’ play as a Parsha which highlighted the spatial intelligence. Another example of multiple intelligences is auditory. This week one of the 7th-grade students presented a rap about Parshat Noach. Enjoy and Shabbat Shalom
This week our 6th grade Parsha Players presented to the whole Middle School Parshat Noach. It was wonderful to see the whole middle school engaged and interested in learning about Noach. If you have a moment, please take the time to read the play by our 6th grade Parsha Players. [embeddoc url=”https://ojcsheadofjewishstudies.edublogs.org/files/2019/11/Parshat-Noach-1.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]
On Shemini Atzeret we pray to God for Rain. At this time of year we need to take a step back and appreciate everything we take for granted. To start appreciating we must stop expecting. Chag Sameach
Dvar Torah Vezot HaBracha In Vezot HaBracha, Moses is about to die. He makes sure to bless all of the tribes before he dies. Moses also was able to see Israel, but could not enter the Holy Land. Moses dies at the age of 120 years old on top of Mt. Nebo. His burial … [Read more…]
Chag Sameach! I titled this blog “Don’t Worry, Be Happy – It is SUKKOT!!!” Sukkot is one of my favorite Chagim (holidays). It is described as זמן שמחתינו, (zman simchateinu) the time of Joy. For 7 days we celebrate Sukkot and “BE HAPPY”. The concept of celebrating and being happy dates back to the time … [Read more…]
Dvar Torah This week’s parsha is parashat Ha’azinu. Moses is approaching the end of his life so he recites a poem to the Israelites emphasizing the importance of believing in the one and only God. He emphasizes the negative consequences if they don’t. God tells Moses to ascend to Mt. Nebo where he will die. … [Read more…]
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYg58RK6j6E Parshah Vayelech describes Moses’ last day on earth. He was 120 years old. He tells everyone that Joshua will be their new leader. Moses wrote the Torah in a scroll and gives the scroll to the Levites to keep safe in the ark. The mitzvah of hakhel (to gather) is given … [Read more…]
Shana tova, Happy New Year I read an article on the plane heading to Israel about rituals from waking up and having a cup to coffee to meditating overlooking the mountains in Calgary. What old or new rituals can we either continue or start to make the world a better place? The time is now. May … [Read more…]