MIDRASHA NEWS
November 16, 2008
18 Cheshvan 5769
+Mark your calendars for December 14, our first ever Bring A Friend Day. Start thinking about who you might like to invite to Midrasha that day. Think of someone who might really enjoy the program and might like to enroll second semester. We’ll have bagel bucks that day for both guests and those that bring them.
+ 9th – 12th graders: THIS SATURDAY
"Jews Rock!" Teen Dance
CCJCC - 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Saturday, Nov. 15 - 7:30-10:30pm
$10 at the door.
. Dance to great music
. Hang with friends from BBYO and Contra Costa Midrasha
. Enjoy snacks and drinks
. View the "Jews Rock!" photo exhibit
For more information, or to RSVP, e-mail judithm@ccjcc.org or 925/938-7800 x 256.
+ Midrasha in Contra Costa also invites you to a presentation of “Stateless” on Wednesday, November 19. I might be going, so ask me if you need a ride. It will be performed at the Contra Costa JCC and it’s from 7:15-9:15
+11th and 12th graders: On Sunday, December 7 during 2nd hour we will have a presentation for any of you who are interested in participating in this year’s Shalhevet program. Shalhevet ("flame" in Hebrew) is a transformative journey to Poland and Israel for Bay Area High School Juniors and Seniors. Inspired by March of the Living, Shalhevet is a way for local Jewish teens to participate in a program specifically tailored to the educational and cultural environment of the Bay Area.
Regional seminars taught right here at Midrasha by Devra Aarons) run from January to May and the group will travel March 16-March 30, 2009.
• Learn about the thriving Jewish culture in Poland before WWII and today.
• Witness the concentration camps through the eyes of a survivor traveling with the group.
• Meet with Polish and Israeli teens to get a taste of their lives.
• Experience Israel: the people, the culture and the homeland.
• Examine today’s political and geopolitical challenges in Israel.
For more information on the program, information sessions near you, and to complete the online application, visit http://www.bjesf.org/teensnav_shalhevet.htm
To see photos, look for us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Francisco-CA/Shalhevet/38924025341
Financial Aid is available
For more information contact:
Yaron Lipschitz at: ylipschitz@bjesf.org - 415.751.6983 x106
Or Morgan Blum at: mblum@hcnc.org - 415.777.9060 x203
+10-12th grade Kesher students. I am missing Kesher RSVPs from Alina, Adam Berson, Ilana Cohen, Alida, Eppie, Zach, Gaby, Michael and Ariele. Let me (and the CJLL ) know if you are coming or not on the retreat that’s next weekend.
+On Sunday, December 7th we will be having special parent programs for parents of 9th,10th, 11th and 12th graders.
-9th grade parents will have a 3 hour family program for you and your teen entitled “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” about building healthy relationships. It will be facilitated by Shalom Bayit.
-10th grade families will have a first hour (9:30-10:30) presentation on this summer’s Israel trip.
-11th and 12th grade families will have a first hour (9:30-10:30) presentation called “Packing for College” on putting Jewish values into the college process.
+On that same day, December 7, all 8th graders will go on a day trip to San Francisco with students from the other Midrashot. You have gotten a separate e-mail about this.
TZEDAKAH This Week Total
Devra – Gesharim 1.00 40.22
Sacha – Gesharim 5.00 13.90
Anna – Etgar - 60.79
Noemi – Etgar - 9.55
Roni 10-12 4.30 18.19
Day 10-12 7.50 41.66
Greg 10-12 - 33.19
Bunny 10-12 1.00 9.61
TOTAL 18.80 227.11
Midrasha Calendar:
Nov. 21-23 First Kesher (10-12th grade) retreat
Nov 30 NO MIDRASHA
December 7 Israel trip recruitment -10th grade (first hour)
11-12th college program, with parents (first hour)
Shalhevet recruitment (11,12th grade) (second hour)
Gesharim (8th grade) day trip to San Francisco
Etgar (9th grade) parent/ teen program “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” – all morning
December 14 BRING A FRIEND DAY
December 21,28, Jan 4 NO MIDRASHA
Shabbat Shalom
Diane
