Relgious Education Blog

What an amazing first year as your Interim Religious Education Director! I would like to take this time to thank all our parents for the support and partnership during this complete and unforgettable school year.

Thank you to our teachers and the return of our madrichol to the classrooms:

l Pre-K: Stacy Lappin, Lula Sissel, and Maya Rogers

l K–2: Mazriel Pimentel Diaz and Ephraim Petersen

l 3–4: Madeline Pimentel Diaz and Solomon Selkin

l 5–6: Lana Prager and Sam Lappin

l 7–8: Greg Kleiner and Steph Farber

l Hebrew High: Rabbi Keren Gorban and Ben Meiches

Thank you to the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El and the Judaica shop. Thank you, Barbara Lear, for always being the smiling face students see on Wednesdays. Thanks to our families for protecting our community by watching our door on Sunday mornings. Thank you to our administrative staff for always assisting us. Olivia Goodwin, you are a rock star, and we appreciate you! Thank you, Shawn Berthel, for keeping us safe.

To our Religious Education Committee and chairman—I am so proud! Words cannot express my appreciation. I look forward to our continued work together as we challenge ourselves and our students to set the highest standards.

To my amazing students of Temple Beth El—thank you for all your hard work throughout the school year. I am so honored to serve you all. I would like to wish you all the absolute best summer vacation possible, and I look forward to welcoming you all back, refreshed in September, for what will be an exciting new school year.

End-of-Year Hebrew Assessments
Wednesday May 3, 4:30 p.m.
As we approach the end of the school year, it is time for the end-of-year Hebrew assessments for all students between 3rd and 7th grade.

Last Day of Hebrew
Wednesday May 17, 4:30 p.m.
Join us for our last day of Hebrew school ice cream and games party! Let’s toast their success!

Teacher Appreciation Shabbat
Friday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
At this time, we will also recognize this year’s recipient of the Hilde M. Slotnick Award for Commitment to Jewish Education.

Last Day of Sunday School
Sunday, May 21, 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our moving up ceremony, awards, teaching team recognition and BBQ. Enjoy music, games, lunch and see the unveiling of our new Gaga Pit design! Volunteers needed.