Fulfilling the Four Mitzvot of Purim

On March 1, the Religious School celebrated Purim in most of the typical ways. 

Students re-enacted the Purim story with many humorous moments, and listened to the Megillah, while shouting down the name of Haman. They tasted holiday treats and made Mishloach Manot bags. 

 

Students, young and old, played games, and competed for prizes during the carnival. 

The first three Mitzvot of Purim, Hearing the Megillah, Eating festive foods, and making Mishloach Manot Bags for family and friends, were easy to accomplish. But fulfilling the mitzvah of Matanot L’evyanim – gifts to the poor – in a meaningful fashion, took a little fancy footwork. Students learned that organizations that assist unhoused people are often in need of clean warm socks and donated over 100 pairs of socks for adults and children that will be distributed to various organizations around Richmond. 

 

Young Family Shabbat: Friday,  April 17, at 5:30 p.m. : Shabbat for Israel

Free and open to the community

Join us in a Shabbat for Israel as we prepare to celebrate the Yamim! Songs and stories from Israel will be featured in our Tot friendly service. Enjoy a special Israeli style dinner after services. A special gift box from Jewish National Fund awaits. Show off your Jewish pride and wear blue and white. 

 

Young Family Shabbat is open to entire community for families with children, ages birth to 5 years. To RSVP, email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org 

 

Shabbat services alternate on Friday evenings and Saturday morning from month to month. 

• Saturday Services at 9:30 – 10 a.m. followed by yummy breakfast. 

               May 2

• Friday Services at 5:30 – 6 p.m. followed by Tot friendly dinner.

               April 17

Services and meals take place in the Kiddush Room at Temple Beth-El. 

3330 Grove Ave. 

Email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org to RSVP or register at 

https://www.bethelrichmond.org/event/yfs202526

 

Young Family Sunday Playgroup: April 12

Chaverim Katanim means “little friends.” We invite all community members to our new Sunday morning playgroup to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere with friends old and new. For friends, ages birth to 5 with their parent, grandparent or caregiver.

 

Dates: April 12, May 3

Location: Temple Beth-El Religious School / 601 N. Parham Road

Room: Butterfly Room

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

No Fee! 

 

April Religious School Calendar

Sunday classes April 12,19,26/ meet 9 a.m. – noon.

Wednesday classes: April 15, 22, 29/ meet 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. 

Students get ready for Passover!

 

Two special guests visited our school in March.  Anne Blankman, author of The Blackbird Girls, gave an author's talk to our 6th and 7th grade class, who had read her novel. Danny Kraft, local scholar, gave a fascinating workshop on the history, culture and impact of Yiddish poets and authors on Israeli and American literature  to the Better Together cohort of teens and senior citizens.