Our Passover centerpieces are done! The children did a fabulous job putting them together today. It took quite a bit of dexterity and PATIENCE to complete the construction of the centerpieces and the children demonstrated both of those skills in abundance! The centerpieces will be showcased on the tables at the upcoming family shabbat dinner. They depict the Jews crossing the Red Sea upon their escape from slavery in Egypt.
Today the children worked on learning the four questions. We practiced with Cantor Ken during tefillah and then again in class with a video. Here is the link to the video if you would like to help them practice at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpxsH3i_zGc
The children also were introduced to one new Hebrew letter and one new vowel. The children learned the letter yud and the vowel cholam (in its various forms) that makes the "oh" sound. They played a Hebrew reading game with a partner to help practice their reading.
As always, Kitah Aleph students enjoyed their visit with our shinshin, Bar. Today Bar taught the children about some of the similarities and differences between our celebration of Passover here in the USA and customs in Israel. A highlight was a picture of a Ben and Jerry's ice cream container with Hebrew letters and the words explaining that it was a special edition just for Passover.
The children are doing a wonderful job learning some of the body parts in Hebrew when we play Shimon Omer. Ask them to share some of the words they know (hint: they should know the words for head, feet, stomach, nose, mouth, ears and bottom).
Next week we will learn another Hebrew letter and will continue to focus on customs for the Seder.
Shavua Tov,
Joanne
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