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= Return to Home = =** WELCOME TO JCORE KITA DALET 5776 **= DALET Howework Schedule:
 * Kita Dalet is taught by Morah Sandy Shapiro**

April 25

Dear Parents: Happy Passover! In the last two sessions we have been learning about Passover through exploring the Haggadah and the bible chapters about Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. We also have been practicing our Milot words and prayers. I also introduced the Asherei. **For homework, I would like them to continue working on their prayers especially** **writing their hebrew names including their last names. Some of them still have past homework that they haven't turned in yet.** Remember to bring to class your prayer books and a Kippah. See everyone at the next session of Hebrew school on May 1st. Hope you are having a great break! Upcoming events:
 * the Asherei. Have them read the Asherei several times to be comfortable with the words. Then chant it. In addition, please have them practice **


 * CBD Annual Holocaust Museum 4/27-5/10 **
 * Youth congregation: 4/30 **
 * Shabbat School: 5/14 **


 * Todah Rabbah, **
 * Morah Sandy (Shoshanah) **

March 29th Dear Parents: On Sunday, before the carnival, we reviewed the milot words by playing around the world, and we reviewed the root words that we have been studying. We also continued to practice reciting the prayers especially the Kiddush. For the second hour, we had a nice discussion about //Is the Bible true?// We were using __Our questions about G-d book.__ **For homework, they took home** **So I told the students, if they want to bring their own Haggadah, then they can, but please bring their prayer book.** //They all did a wonderful job in the// //ZmiRkuidyah song & dance performance. // //Todah Rabbah, // //Morah Sandy //
 * some worksheets to do, and to continue practicing the prayers that we have been learning. Please bring back completed worksheets with **
 * their first and last name in Hebrew and the Hebrew date written on the papers. Next session, April 3rd, we are going to start discussing Passover. **

March 24th Dear Parents:

Some Reminders:

We are having class this Sunday before the Purim carnival. At noon, we will have ZmiRkuidyah song & dance performance* by all students. For homework, keep studying the prayers especially the V'havta and the milot words (Group 18 -25). Please bring your prayer book to class. Please also bring to class completed past homework. March 26th is the next youth congregation opportunity. Todah Rabbah, Sandy

March 6th

Dear Parents: Today in class, I introduced the new Milot words Group 20 and Group 24. We practiced saying "What is my name?" and "My name is" in Hebrew. Then they worked on writing script in their script books, while I called them one by one to recite to me the different prayers we have been learning. For homework, keep practicing the prayers, writing their names, and the milot words. Also, they need to finish previous homework assignments, if they haven't already, and turn it into me at our next Sunday Session, March 20th. I am talking about the booklets that they brought home in February.

. For our last hour, we had a very enthusiastic discussion about Purim and the lessons that we learn from Purim. This lead to our discussion about being a mensch. We learned that it is important to act upon our good choices not just to say we are going to do something,like help out somebody, but actually do it like Esther did.

I want to remind you that this week is Shabbat School. March 19th and March 26th are other youth congregation opportunities.


 * Upcoming Purim events:**

__March 23rd__ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**6:30 – 7:15p**m
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Family Megillah **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">5:30 – 6:30pm **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Community-wide Spaghetti Dinner **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Purim Shpiel – Presented by Guggenheim Entertainment **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">7:15 – 8:00pm **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Gantze Megillah **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">8:00 – 10:00pm **

__**March 27th**__ __**Purim Carnival**__ Todah Rabbah,
 * ZmiRkuidyah song & dance performance* by all students at noon** (during carnival)

Morah Sandy

February 28, Dear Parents: Today we welcomed a new student, Illan. Then we learned Milot group 20 words. Afterwards, we practiced reciting the Barachu, Yotzer Or, Shema, V'havta, and learned the Kiddush. For our last hour, we learned about Rebecca, Isaac, and their two sons, Jacob and Esau. //**For homework, Please continue to practice the prayers**// //**listed above including the Kiddush. I will be having them recite the prayers to me next Sunday individually. I also would like them to practice writing their Hebrew name like we have been**// //**doing in class several times on a piece of paper. They will turn it into me at our next class, March 6th.**// The next youth congregations are Shabbat School -3/12, 3/19, and 3/27. Todah Rabbah, Sandy

February 15, 2016 Dear Parents: Thank you for coming to Family Ed. In class we continued to practice our prayers, and we began learning the Shema and the V'havta. more they practice these prayers and the other prayers that they will learn over the next few years, they will be ready and confident about performing at their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Coming to youth congregation will also help. The next youth congregation is February 27, 2016. Todah Rabbah, Morah Sandy
 * For homework, Please continue to practice reciting and chanting Barachu and Yotzer Or from previous weeks, but now include the Shema and V'havta.**
 * In addition, they brought home another booklet. I have assigned pages 2-3 and 6-7. The other pages are extra credit.** As I told the students, the

February 1,2016 Dear Parents: This Sunday, we continued to practice the Barachu, and we began practicing and learning about Yotzer Or. We also continued to practice Hebrew writing with their name and the date. For Judaica, Each student presented to the rest of the class the information they found last week from their assigned chapter in our Israel book, and we had a discussion about who is Abraham. **For homework, they should continue to practice the Barachu and start to practice Yotzer Or.**
 * They should practice reading the words of the prayer until they feel comfortable with the words. Then work on the chanting using the wiki if needed.**
 * They brought home a booklet. I told the students to do pages 7,8, and 9. They also have a worksheet to complete.**
 * ( Matching Hebrew words to their English meanings) Now that we are learning prayers. I would like them to bring their Siddurs to class each week.**

__**Next Sunday, February 7th, is another Dalet Family Ed. The topic is Bar/Bat Mitzvah Milestones. It begins at 11:30** a.m.__

Looking forward to seeing all of you there. Morah Sandy

January 17, 2016

Dear Parents: Today was a busy day! I started to incorporate more Hebrew writing. So we started our day writing in our notebooks. We also started practicing the Barachu. In addition, I checked for understanding of some previous lessons such as what are the three parts of the service and a set of milot words that we were learning before the new year. The class has been reluctant about writing. They are not comfortable with it yet. **For homework, I will email the words that I used for assessment today.** that your student can partcipate in on other Shabbats that is not a school day. The schedule of dates for youth congregation are listed on the calendar. I encourage your student to take advantage of the Miriam Gannes Reading Program. They get rewarded at the end of the school.year. They need to read at least 4 books. Todah Rabbah, Morah Sandy
 * I would like them to continue to work on these words. I would like them to write these words 3x each to practice writing. Also for homework, I want them to practice**
 * reciting the Barachu by reading it several times and using the wiki, if needed. Homework is due on January 31st. I want to remind you that there is youth congregation**

January 11, 2016 Shalom Dalet Parents, I had the opportunity to teach Kita Dalet this past Saturday. Know that I have been asked to trim the budget and one way I’ve done so is to have a few less teachers on Shabbat School days which is why I filled in for Sandy. As per Sandy’s lesson plan Daniela Gloster (our TMTer) and I worked with the students on finishing up the Blessings unit and beginning the Barkhu unit (we also had a tangential discussion on what is required for an animal to be Kosher, if you’d like to ask them about that). Sandy had asked me to send home the MILE binders for students to do a final review but I decided not to pass them out both because several students were absent and because I felt reviewing from the binders was going to seem overwhelming. So I’ve attached a summary of what your students should review for next time! This includes the following Please have your students review this sheet (this is instead of the regular homework program, although all this information is included somewhere in the packet). The students that were in class on Saturday will have reviewed all of this in class but ALL could use some brush up, and it would be great if the absent students also review so everyone can be on the same page on Sunday. Let us know if this proves difficult so we can assist.
 * 1) 1. Review: Hakol B’seder (M2) vocabulary and recitation of basic blessings (M3a, M3b).
 * 2) 2. New: Practice the recitation of Barkhu (M4; because we’re a bit behind Sandy will complete M4 on Sunday and begin M5a which is the introduction to Shma and its blessings).

Also, if you’ve not yet turned in your Tzedakah Day checklist, please do so on Weds/Sun!!

Thank you so much; we had fun with your students (even if they are a rambunctious lot)! Iris

J__anuary, 2016__

Dear parents:

I hope everyone had a good break. For homework, I would like the students to review the root words that we have been working on in class and other vocabulary by Sunday, January 17th. I will send a copy of these words in a email to all of you this weekend. In the next class sessions, we will be beginning to learn and master some major prayers. We will be beginning with the Barachu. In this way, the students will be able to feel comfortable leading and fully participating in the service. In Judaica, we will be finishing Genesis and moving on to Exodus. We will also be learning about Israel and the holidays that are coming up. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or send me a note. Todah Rabah, Morah Sandy

__Oct 25, 2015__

Dear Parents:

Thank you to all the parents who were able to come to Family Ed. We learned a lot about the Tanakh which we will be continue reviewing throughout the year. For homework, We are still working on everything up to the Lo Ani Reading because not all students have finished it or have turned it into me. They should turn in the written part of the homework, but if not sure, turn in all of it, and I will sort it out. If your student has completed and is up to date with the homework, then your child could go back and practice the Hebrew readings and also practice writing script such as (name or vocabulary words). For Milot words, they have been introduced to Groups 1 - 7. I am going to email the vocabulary words that we have been learning through the mile program in class. So they can continue to practice them at home. Anything, they turn into me, please have them put their name on it (homework, mitzvah notes, book slips,etc). Here are some upcoming events:

RSVP HERE for Veteran’s Day SF field trip (3rd-7th) - Cost $40 includes transportation by bus and Urban Adama docent (no student will be turned away for financial reasons; let us know you need assistance). We need your RSVPs to see what size bus we need to commit to! Please make out check to Congregation Beth David with Urban Adama Field trip in memo.
 * Nov 11**

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 * Dec 4**
 * Tanakh Presentation**

__ Oct 18,2015 __ Dear Parents: This week, In Hebrew, we discussed the root word בּרך- bless and all words that include the root word. We also practiced reading several examples of בְּרַַכוֹת - blessings. We also discussed the reason why we say בְּרַַכוֹת. Since we didn't have time to take the quiz on the kartsiyah words, they will have another week to study them. I sent home two worksheets to help with this. Besides this homework, they have the papers in the yellow folder up to " Lo Ani Reading". Then we had Jam and dance. They had fun in dance. During Jewish studies period, We talked about Bereshiet, creation, and how G-d created the world. Then we began a fun activity which they will finish next week where they illustrated what happened each day. Now, I want to remind you about some upcoming events:

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 * Oct 25**-
 * It is Kita Dalet Family Ed at 11:30 am. Hope to see you there!**

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**Nov 14-** Jewish Time Travel November 14, 7:00- 9:30 Mark your calendars to attend this amazing experience for all ages! Experience Jewish life in the 1800s at SJ History Park (14 Acres!) 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112. Please RSVP! Jewish Time Travel: An 1800s Saturday Night - RSVP, UP-12

__Oct 4,2015__ On this Sunday, We finished working on Modular two, and learned the next set of Milot words. We had a great discussion about sukkot. They had fun making their edible sukkah for snack. Homework, this week is doing everything up to reading about Simchat Torah. (In the yellow folder) In addition to this homework, they are to study their Kartsiyah words from Modular 1, and a worksheet reviewing the kartsiyah words from Modular 2. They should bring the pages that they wrote on to turn in to me. See you at Shabbat school on October 10th. If you have any concerns or comments, please feel free to email me or send me a note. Todah Rabah, Morah Sandy(Shoshanah)

__Sept 30,2015__

Dear Parents: In class during Hebrew, we are currently on Module 2 of the Mile program. Last session, I introduced Milot 3 words, and this Sunday, I will introduce the next set of words. In Judaica, besides discussing the holidays, we read the Akeda, the binding of Isaac. There have been questions about homework. We have been following the homework schedule. At the end of class, I have been reminding the students about homework. The homework that is due this week is M2 Ha’Kol B’Seder Worksheet #1-5, read Why Sukkot, read Word Bank Words until familiar, Brakhot Shel Sukkot (Parent –Student), Review HaKol B’Seder Worksheet #1-5, lets Celebrate Sukkot, read Word bank words, and read BaSukkah. I also added reviewing the dictionary words for Module 1. We would like everyone to wear a Kippah while they are in class, but if they want to wear another head covering, they may do so. Otherwise, they will be given a kippah to wear. If you have any concerns or comments, please feel free to email me or send me a note. Todah Rabah Morah Sandy <span style="border-bottom-color: #bea0a0; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: default; display: block; min-width: 906px; position: absolute; top: -61px; width: 1px; z-index: 13;">
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 * 5776 Kita Dalet Class Updates: **

__**Aug 30, 2015**__

Dear Parents: We are having a great start to the new school year. In Hebrew, we started the first module of the Mile program. We will continue this module on Wednesday. We also started discussing about Rosh Hashanah, especially about Teshuva. We also talked about "what is the Tanach". On Wednesday we will continue discussing Rosh Hashanah through a review game and making posters. So we can have time to continue with all this great learning .Kita Dalet students need to be in class on time. I enjoyed meeting most of you on the 23rd, and I am looking forward to building a partnership with you. If you have any concerns or comments, please feel free to email me or send me a note. Todah Rabah, Morah Sandy


 * **5775 Class Updates:**

Shalom Families!

We have been very busy in Kitah Dalet! Together we have been working on many different projects and class concepts. A few of these projects have included creating a class //Eitz Chayim//, or Tree of Life, working on what it means to Walk With G-d//,// or //Derech Eretz//, and reviewing the importance of re-reading the Torah each year so as to remember its teachings.

Today we spent some time discussing the idea of //B'tzelem Elohim// or In the Image of G-d, and what types of qualities we have that are //B'tzelem Elohim.// We also talked about having respect for ourselves and brainstormed ways we can be respectful to our own bodies and minds. Ask your children what they can do to be good to themselves!

Next week we will be beginning our prayer work. Please have your child bring in his or her siddur to class each week. Also, please remind your children to bring in their dictionaries each week along with their other class supplies.

Finally, I challenged Kitah Dalet to choose one day this week to count how many times we are thankful for something in our lives. This can be something we notice in our own minds or when we verbally thank someone for something. I will be completing this challenge as well and look forward to hearing how often we are grateful for all that we have in our lives!

See you next week.

Todah Rabah, Morah Robyn ||


 * TEACHER UPDATES: **

SH alom Kita Dalet Families!
 * Sept. 29, 2014**

As Morah Robyn was out of town for Rosh HaShana, I enjoyed the opportunity to teach your students yesterday. Just wanted to let you know that I sent home the M2- Hakol B’Seder page for them to complete at home – especially adding the new vocabulary words to their flashcard spiral. We could not do that part in class because a number of them did not have them - please make sure they bring it in their book bag each time so they can add to it in class.

We also enjoyed drawing and sharing Yom Kippur traditions, reading the book of Jonah, creating an acrostic for Teshuva (take a look in the classroom) and talking about the harvest festival of Sukkot (with Morah Irene). Hope to see them all during Yom Kippur youth services (wearing white if you can). Hatima Tova - Morah Iris

Dear Kitah Dalet Families, I t was a pleasure meeting you and your children on Sunday! I am thrilled to be a new part of the Beth David community and am looking forward to a wonderful year together. Communication plays a tremendous role in the experience your children have at religious school and I do hope that you will contact me at any time throughout the year. My email address is robynsky77@gmail.com. You can also look at our WIKI page for information about our classroom. I will try to update this on a weekly basis. Thank you to those of you who were able to join us in the parent participation component of our morning. One of the requests from some parents was to crate a Hebrew dictionary for students to be able to refer to when they are completing their homework. Iris and I discussed it and we have come up with a plan that I will introduce to the students on Sunday. Please ask your children about this next week.
 * Sept. 16, 2014 **

This past Sunday we spent a good portion of the morning getting to know each other. I learned that many of your children love art, some speak Hebrew at home, one doesn't like chocolate (shocker!) and that a number of us have pets named after our favorite foods.

We had a chance to review and sign the Congregation Beth David Kavod Contract. We also discussed what kinds of things make a "perfect classroom" and used these ideas to jump start a brainstorm for our own Kitah Dalet Contract. We really dove into this topic and came to a group understanding that when we do not abide by our contract the class will not be as enjoyable as we hope it will be. Next Sunday your children will sign our Kitah Dalet Contract as well. We reviewed what a Bracha is and then used the word of the week, Emet, truth, to emphasize the importance of staying true to our Kitah Dalet Contract. And finally, we started a bit of our Rosh Hashana study by looking at a quote from Pirkei Avot, "Rabbi Meir says: Do not look at the jug, but rather at what is in it..." Next week we will continue our Rosh Hashana study and begin thinking about Teshuva. I hope you all have a wonderful week and will see you in a few days!

Best,

Robyn Siegel

5774 Updates: <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Parents:

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A lot of exciting things are going on at CBD Religious School Kitah Dalet. First of all the RAIN. I guess our prayers for rain have paid off! <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Baruch Hashem. Here are some other wonderful things happening in our corner of the school……

Thank you to all the parents and kids for already earning their surprise dessert on the Shabbat School, before the Presidents’ Holiday break. The children raised $20 in a very short time. They voted for chocolate chip cookies and most of the kids were present on that Shabbat and enjoyed their reward. Now, we are collecting Tzedakah to complete the next reward. This Tzedakah money will be given to a new cause to be determined by the school later this year. We are already more than half way to a new dessert! $11 are in the Pushka (box) so…..$9 more dollars to go! Way to go, Kitah Dalet. Please share this with your children!!

I want to give you an update on the events in our class. You may also look at the WIKI where this will be posted. I encourage you to check the WIKI regularly and I will have an update biweekly. First of all, a new JEM is under way and many of my Dalet students are in Haggadah Hop, where we are learning all the parts of the Seder.You can ask your kids about it. They should know something about how to recite the 4 questions, basic brachot (blessings) and the order of the Seder.

On Sunday we began to learn the V’ahavta, which is the second paragraph of the Shema. This is the pivotal prayer of Jews and is the center of what Kitah Dalet is learning this year. In the Shema we learn that we are aware of G-d all day, from morning to night. Also, we learn from the Shema that we should teach the commandments to our children. By sending your children to Religious School, you are fulfilling this mitzvah! Please make sure your child is prepared and has practiced the Shema and the V’ahavta. Even if they aren’t reading perfectly yet, practice makes perfect! Please contact me if you feel your child is not reading fluently yet. We can figure out how to help him/her to read better. I have also decided to incorporate reading into our Shabbat School program, since I want each of your children to read as fluently as possible this year. We are using flashcards, booklets, group learning, partner study and repetition. If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me by email. I really appreciate any input or ideas you might have! Thanks for being involved in this most important piece of Religious School, learning how to read Hebrew.

In addition, we are gearing up for Purim. I’m sure you have seen the flyers or on the WIKI that a wonderful program is set for Purim, March 16th, to complement the reading of the Megillah. I will be out of town on that day and the following Sunday, March 23rd.

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The other exciting event we are preparing for is the Zmirkudiyah, where we will incorporate dances the children have learned all year long, with the special song they will prepare to sing to parents and friends. The Kitah Dalet song, sung together with Kitah Hey, is Ole, Ole. Your child can practice this with the help of the WIKI as well. Many of the kids really know it and are very enthusiastic singers! Kol Hakavod. We also have 2 other songs we will sing b’tzavta, together with the school. Please check it out on the Religious School information.

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Looking ahead a few weeks, we will be holding our Family Education program for Kitah Dalet on March 30th. Please mark your calendars to be there if you can. More information to follow!

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">If there’s anything I missed, please email me. Irina is doing a great job as School Mom. Thanks again! Thank you for entrusting your kids to me. I am grateful to be their Hebrew/Judaica teacher!

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">L’hitraot !

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Morah Shirie

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sept. 4, 2013

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Kitah Dalet Parents:

<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> I’d like to be the first to thank Irina so much for stepping up to the position of Room Parent! It is possible that other parents can also share in this responsibility too. <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I also appreciate all the parents working together to make this year a smooth and wonderful one. Let’s herald in the New Year with a lot of enthusiasm. I am excited about being part of all of you and your dear children’s lives. <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Shana Tova Umituka and Gmar Chatima Tova (may you be sealed for a Good and sweet year!) <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Morah Shirie (Eshel)

May 7,2013 Dear Kitah Dalet Parents:

We are getting close to the end of the school year here in Kitah Dalet. The children seem very excited about many of the things we are doing. Last week they received their prizes for Ashrei chanting. I am proud and happy to tell you that all of the children recited at least 2 lines of the Ashrei, most recited at least 10 lines and 2 recited Ashrei in its entirety twice!! Parents should be very proud of this great achievement this year.

The children are also getting their posters and projects ready for the great Culture Fair which will take place next Sunday, May 12th, Mother's Day. I am sure you are all aware of all the exciting different plans occurring throughout the synagogue on that day. It's going to be loads of fun. The kids have worked very hard to prepare their presentations describing an teaching about the Yemenite (Tamani) Jewish Culture. Come and learn about it at our booth! The kids will also have a chance to explore all the other cultures during the Fair. Please make sure they wear White. CBD Tshirts are acceptable to wear as well. I want to take this chance to wish all the mothers a Happy Mother's Day!!

In the next two weeks of school, we will review our Hebrew, Judaica and learn about Shavuot (which takes place next Wednesday). We also have some exciting events on the last day of school, May 19th. I will have a small party for our class. We will also take some time to explain the summer Black Hole homework.

Parents are invited to join us in our regular Kitah Dalet room (optional) from 10:30-11:00 on May 19th (before awards in the sanctuary)

If I can help in any way with questions or comments, please call me or email me at: shirie@sbcglobal.net (408)-859-1923.

I will send another WIKI update before the end of school. Report cards should be received soon after school ends. Thank you!

Yours, Morah Shirie

Shirie Eshel, (Morah Shirie)