The Calendar is Ready and has been since it was mailed out back on July 23rd. If you are missing the one that was snail mailed home (we send very little that way anymore), please be sure to go to our website, the Education tab, and go down the drop down menu to “Calendar”. OR,… Read More
In a time when the 140 word post is most popular, I asked myself if there was a point to keep a professional blog. I guess time will tell. Regardless, this is why I took an extended break from this blog and now I am going to give it a go once again! Happy Reading!… Read More
Asking the big questions
The School of Jewish Studies (SJS) year is winding down and we are finishing with a flurry of activity. I encourage you to check out my blog https://mrshermansblog.wordpress.com/, and our Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/AmYisrael ConservativeCongregation/200034300018572 and/or Twitter Account https://twitter.com/#!/amyisrael_cc to read all of the details. When you are on our Facebook or Twitter pages,… Read More
Spring Excitement at Am Yisrael!
Am Yisrael has been bustling with activity this past month. If you are interested in being on my email distribution list, please let me know. I include details about the SJS on a weekly basis in my Limmud (Learning) E-Newsletters. You can also find my weekly emails on our Facebook and Twitter pages, by clicking… Read More
Reflection on the “performance” aspects at our School of Jewish Studies
Students rise to the occasion during adrenaline filled “performances.” We have seen this time and again this year at AYSJS. During the month of February we honored our 18th Torah reader this year between the ages of four and eleven at our SMFP services. The Library/Resource Room in our school building had one hundred people… Read More
Purim Carnival Details
Am Yisrael’s Purim Carnival will be March 4th from 10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Advanced ticket sales are 5 for $1.00 and go through Wed. Feb. 29th. Envelopes must be sent to Am Yisrael c/o Mr. Sherman, brought in to the office or handed directly to me. Advanced ticket purchases will be given to participants in an… Read More
Tefillah (Prayer) at Am Yisrael School of Jewish Studies
I am enjoying every minute of Tefillah (prayer) with all the students at AYSJS, Gan (Kindergarten) through Con- firmation (10th Grade). Last year I led the prayer services once a month on Shabbat mornings and once a week for the 3rd through 5th Graders. This year I am lead- ing prayers for the Gan (Kindergarten)… Read More
Chugim (Special Elective Activities) are bringing learning to life at AYSJS!
Tikkun Olam Fair, SMFP and Communication Update!
The Am Yisrael School of Jewish Studies (AYSJS) is now in full force. Earlier this month we had the most amazing day at the Tikkun Olam Fair! In addition to reflecting on how we have the opportunity to “repair the world” in so many different ways, every student in the school from Gan (Kindergarten) through… Read More
The excitement continues: Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Shabbat Morning Family Programming (SMFP), Parent Orientation and Media Release Forms
Dear Am Yisrael Community, I hope this note finds you all doing well as we have completed a wonderful High Holiday season and now move to the joyous holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Every student in our school will be spending time in a sukkah. The Gan Class will be going to the Rabbi’s… Read More
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