March 2010
A series of group meetings, moderated by Sandra Kellogg,LCSW will be offered to our Kol Ami community. Topics to be discussed will include: identifying our parents needs and negotiating our roles in meeting them; unresolved relationships; and navigating difficult conversations. Sessions will be held at Kol Ami on Wednesday evenings: March 10, April 7, April 21. Sandy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Westchester Jewish Community Services' Partners in Caring program. She is available to anyone, in our Kol Ami community, who would like to speak with her and can be reached at skellogg@wjcs.com or (914) 761-0600.
6th Graders will be creating their own mizrach. This program compliments our 6th Grade curriculum.
8th Graders will be creating unique yarzheit candle holders. This program compliments our 8th Grade curriculum and students will use these yarzheit candles as they lead the community in a our Yom HaShoah service on Wednesday, April 14th.
Meets every Wednesday and begins with beginners then progresses to open dance. Members $10 per session, non-members $13 per session. Classes do no meet on holidays and when office is closed.
Lay led discussion of the weekly Torah portion
Our service in story and song for families with young children.
5:30 - 6:00 pm Shabbat service in Petschek Gallery. 6:15 - 7:15 pm supervised childcare, light supper and Shabbat crafts for children ages 2-6.
3rd Graders help lead the congregation in Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by dinner and dancing with Shmulik. Please be sure to make your reservation for dinner!
Weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service in main sanctuary.
5th Graders and parents join in a Book Club discussion. Our selection is "Number the Stars" and should be read prior to the group discussion. Copies are available for purchase in the Religious School office.
The Religious School Committee meets monthly
A three session course focusing on challenging theological issues through the writings of such contemporary Jewish thinkers as David Blumenthal, David Hartmen, Elliot Dorff, Yitz Greenberg, Harold Schulweis and Melissa Raphael. For more details see the Adult Ed brochure on the home page.
Lively discussions of the world and our lives based on some of the most provocative and fascinating texts of Jewish learning.
With Rabbi Tom Weiner
7th Graders take a field trip to Ballard-Durand Funeral Home in White Plains as part of their year-long in-depth study of the Jewish Life Cycle. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Meets every Wednesday and begins with beginners then progresses to open dance. Members $10 per session, non-members $13 per session. Classes do no meet on holidays and when office is closed.
We will discuss a range of parenting issues related to adolescence, such as adolescent physical and emotional development, trut and control issues, and staying connected in the midst of turmoil. Parents are invited to bring questions. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month. With Susan Davis, CSW
Lay led discussion of the weekly Torah portion
Other Synaplex dates are November 20, December 11, January 8, March 19 and April 16.
For a complete description of what we do at Synaplex and a listing of the 2009-2010 Keynote speakers and topics, please click on the More Information link below.
Our service in story and song for families with young children.
5:30 - 6:00 pm Shabbat service in Petschek Gallery. 6:15 - 7:15 pm supervised childcare, light supper and Shabbat crafts for children ages 2-6.
Weekly Kabbalat Shabbat service in main sanctuary.
A three session course focusing on challenging theological issues through the writings of such contemporary Jewish thinkers as David Blumenthal, David Hartmen, Elliot Dorff, Yitz Greenberg, Harold Schulweis and Melissa Raphael. For more details see the Adult Ed brochure on the home page.
Text study and discussion on the transformational moments in the unfolding Jewish story. Alternating Monday evenings with Rabbi Shira Milgrom.
Lively discussions of the world and our lives based on some of the most provocative and fascinating texts of Jewish learning.
With Rabbi Tom Weiner
4th-6th Graders explore and learn about Pesach through various grade-level programs.
Meets every Wednesday and begins with beginners then progresses to open dance. Members $10 per session, non-members $13 per session. Classes do no meet on holidays and when office is closed.
