Gezah
Gezah
Gezah (Trunk)
Grades 2 & 3
What do we hope our children and their families will gain from the Religious School experience? How will it influence our community, both now and in the future? Our Eitz Chaim Sunday Program will offer our Gezah (Tree Trunk) students in grades 2 and 3 the information and skills to realize Reform Jewish ideals and values in their daily lives. Our curriculum will enable our students’ entree into the continuing study of Jewish texts, history, holidays, life cycle, culture, and values. Engaging our children and families through virtual experiential learning is a fundamental tenet of our Eitz Chaim philosophy. Our learners will be involved in a curriculum emphasizing GOD, TORAH, G’MILUT HASADIM, ISRAEL, and HEBREW and empowering them to embrace Judaism lovingly.
The school year will be divided into trimesters of eight weeks, and each trimester will be framed by a big topic of God & Spirituality, Torah, or Am Yisrael. Children will be grouped in classes with a team of Jewish Learning Guides (teachers) and Madrichim (teen aides). Students and Parents will also participate in family education programs, Shabbat Rishon Services, and other special occasions during the year.
We are committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Our school aims to provide our students and their families with the tools to meaningfully participate in the Jewish community, with pride in their Jewish heritage, and with the awareness that their actions will shape the future of the Jewish people.
Successful Jewish learning environments are built upon a culture of excellence where teachers share their expertise and wisdom and students take responsibility for their learning and success. We expect our staff to provide the sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals. We model the thoughtfulness and mutual respect we seek to promote in our students.
Gezah Sunday Class Sessions
Grades 2 & 3 - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Gezah (Trunk) Special Events
Family Education Morning
November 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Shabbat Rishon Family Dinner & Service!
April 5, 2024, at 5:45 PM
Hebrew Through Movement
Shalom and welcome to עִבְרִית בִּתְנוּעָה, or “Hebrew through Movement,” a language acquisition strategy in which students learn Hebrew by hearing and responding to Hebrew commands. Hebrew through Movement is an adaptation of James J. Asher’s Total Physical Response (TPR). Hebrew Through Movement is being used in Jewish congregations, day schools, camps, early childhood programs and other settings. HTM does not teach communicative Hebrew, but students can easily move on to other Hebrew forms (as early childhood and day school colleagues will attest). And camps just have a lot of fun!
Hebrew Through Movement introduces Hebrew in a playful and meaningful way, creating a positive first link between children and Hebrew. Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) is supported by the latest brain research on learning, providing an aural foundation for Hebrew that opens the door to more facile Hebrew decoding and reading.
We hope you will enjoy using this program and will be pleased with how happily and productively your children learn.
Fri, March 29 2024
19 Adar II 5784
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 30th 2:00p to 5:00p
Woman in Gold Film Screening and Discussion -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2024Anaf Family Education Program
Sunday, Mar 31st 8:30a to 11:30a
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Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 4th 6:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate the women's narrative of freedom in our annual pre-Passover dinner and ritual, created and led by members of the congregation and clergy team -
Friday ,
AprApril 5 , 2024Annual Chevre Anaf Shul In
Friday, Apr 5th 4:00p to Shabbat, Apr 6th 11:00a
It's Back! Our Annual Chevre Anaf Shul-In! Join your Anaf friends for icebreakers & games, dinner, ice cream sundaes, movie, Shabbat fun and over 90 minutes of fun at Urban Air Drop off: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 4:00pm Pick up: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00am Cost: $55.00 (please reach out to Steve Winer / Cheryl Pouliot to discuss payment assistance, if needed) Includes: Shabbat dinner, all activities, Urban Air admission and transportation, breakfast, snacks, movie and more! Parents - Watch your emails for a 'Parent Schmooze' either at drop off/pick up for this event! -
Friday ,
AprApril 5 , 2024Gezah Shabbat Family Dinner
Friday, Apr 5th 5:45p to 6:45p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 6 , 2024Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Apr 6th 10:00a to 11:30a
Geared toward families with children 0-6 years old, Tot Shabbat is an interactive and friendly Shabbat Experience led by our clergy. Enjoy activities, music and prayer with other young families, followed by a snack and schmooze. This experience is free of charge and open to the public. Questions? Please contact Alissa Schimmel, Early Childhood Coordinator at earlychildhood@cbnaishalom.org -
Sunday ,
AprApril 7 , 2024Shoresh and Gezah Model Seder
Sunday, Apr 7th 8:30a to 11:30a
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 10 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 10th 11:30a to 1:00p
See https://www.cbnaishalom.org/adult-learning.html for more information -
Thursday ,
AprApril 11 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
AprApril 12 , 2024
Friday, Apr 12th 7:45p to 9:30p
Celebrate Shabbat after our evening service with a delicious dinner catered by a local restaurant and a speaker program highlighting an aspect of Jewish culture or ideas.