Summer ‘24/Fall ‘24
What we create at JLC is nothing short of magic. Our children gain a deep love and appreciation for their Judaism, make deep connections with their peers, teen assistants, and teachers, and find their place in our Jewish community.
This past year, we ventured into the community and warmed the hearts of our neighbors at Five Star Retirement Community. Next year, we hope that we can not only return to Five Star, but also perform much needed Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and social action elsewhere, as well.
Our 2024-2025 school year will focus on kavod – respect. Throughout our school year, our whole group programming will focus on all aspects of respect. Whether it be respect for oneself or respect for others, we will show kavod and intention for everything we do. We are also adding an elective feature, chugim. At three different points throughout the school year, our children will have the opportunity to spend the last 25 minutes of our mornings together, exploring different activities such as Jewish cooking, gardening, song writing and band, sports, and more.
This coming year, our JLC kehilah kedosha (holy community) will expand to include new friends – LEV, an alternative religious school geared toward our neuro diverse friends, as well as Keshet, an Israeli American religious school experience. These programs will be running parallel to our JLC and help us to foster new relationships. Once again, this will foster mutual kavod and help our children to become even more well-rounded!
As I reflect on my childhood, I can say that the relationships I have been able to make and keep stemmed from my religious school experience. I encourage each and every one of you to speak to your friends and your children’s friends and tell them about the JLC at Temple Beth El. Our kids can share this very special experience with their friends and we can continue to grow.
I have said this before and will say it again. Temple Beth El is a very special community, and we are blessed to have such wonderful people. It is this village where I want to see my child grow and forge lasting friendships and memories.
Barb