This summer, I have been setting up a brand new Hebrew lab in the religious school. Rachel Brown, our Director of Education and Youth and Family Programming, approved the new lab as part of her emphasis on offering students as much Hebrew support as possible. Funding was provided through the generosity of the Mitchell S. Gaswirth Computer Center Fund.
The early COVID years were tough on students due to school closings and virtual classes that made learning more challenging. Now a few years removed, we are seeing children who need help catching up.
The lab features seven Apple iPads running a special Hebrew app called "Eyal." The app is based on the popular book series written by Sarah Rosen titled, PHD: Phonetic Hebrew Decoding. After completing the 12 chapters in the app, students are able to sound out most words that they will encounter at services, in the Torah, or in their Haftorah portions. I have used the app with some of my Bnai Mitzvah students, and it is a great way for students to catch-up quickly. The plan is to initially open the lab to the 5th and 6th graders who need Hebrew support. I will be one of the teachers in the new lab on Sundays and Wednesdays. Rachel Brown is also upgrading the school's Hebrew offerings by adding specialized Hebrew teachers for 2nd through 6th grades. Private Hebrew tutoring via Zoom will be available again this year. In addition, Toby Samet will continue to teach in her awesome Hebrew Resource Room with fun hands-on activities that introduce Hebrew to students in a nurturing way. This will be Toby's 59th year teaching in our religious school!
Time is Running Out to Register for Religious School
We are getting ready for the first day of religious school on Sunday, August 25th. Registration for all grades is open (Pregan - 8th). 4 and 5 year olds not going into Kindergarten this year can enroll in our PreGan class. The deadline for PreGan registration is this week. If your child is not currently entered in our Shulcloud system, email Kathy Haas at kathy@adath-israel.org.
Monday, August 12 7:00 PM - Mincha & Ma'ariv on Zoom 8:45 PM - Chanting Eicha and Eli Tzion in Marcus Chapel and Zoom
Tuesday, August 13 8:00 AM - Shacharit (without Tallis and without Tefillin) and chanting Eicha in Marcus Chapel and Zoom 7:00 PM - Mincha (with Tallis and Tefillin) and Ma'ariv on Zoom
SCHMOOZING
NOTE THAT OUR SCHMOOZE AND NEWS COMES OUT EVERY TWO WEEKS. OUR NEXT EDITION IS ON 8/22/2024
Mazel Tov to Thena Ruby
Thena Ruby will become a B'Mitzvah this Saturday, August 10th, 2024 in the Guttman Family Sanctuary at 9 AM. Mazel Tov to their parents Julie Jacobson-Ruby and Kenn Ruby.
Thena is pictured volunteering at the cat shelter at Cincinnati Animal CARE as part of their Mitzvah Project.
Milestone Birthday, Anniversary, Birth, & Wedding Announcements:
If you know of someone with a milestone birthday or milestone anniversary you wish to announce or if you have a birth or wedding announcement, send the info to mitch@adath-israel.org. Include photos if you have them!
