Hi YBY Families!
Sorry about the confusion with the two kids only weeks in a row last week. I know I appreciated the extra breakfast, but I know many of you were confused about the lack of a family week. This week, we'll get back on schedule with a family week and breakfast provided (again- thanks!) by the Hacohen and Shafton families. Look forward to seeing you all around 8:45 for bagels and schmoozing!
These past two weeks have been busy in Yad b'Yad. We're continuing our exploration of different middot and mitzvot that are more personal. First, we discussed the middah of talmud Torah, or the study of Torah. It's one of the most important things that Jewish people can do. While it may seem intimidating for young children to study Torah in its original form, there are many resources online and in print to make the stories and lessons relevant to a younger audience. As I've mentioned before, G-dCast is a wonderful website that tells Torah stories through creative video. Even better, they are based in San Francisco and I've heard the founder speak several times- she's awesome!
Last Sunday, we discussed the very important topic of shmirat haguf, which means "guarding one's health." We talked about the various ways we can treat our bodies with respect and make them the best tools they can be for us to have fun, run, jump, play and be happy. The students had many wonderful ideas from brushing teeth to playing four square! We also played a game where we thought about how many healthy snacks we could think of that started with a certain letter. I was incredibly impressed at how many fruits and vegetables your kids could think of! The letter "P" elicited responses such as passionfruit, papaya and pineapple!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday for another great family week. Have a wonderful rest of your week and enjoy the news that no longer is only about election coverage!
L'Shalom,
Julie
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