hamantaschen time

​Hi all!

I am sure (or at least hope) you all just saw the Evite for Erev Purim in your inboxes.  If not, here it is!  This will be such a joyful night at TNS with our kids' Purim Spiel, boo-ing Haman, eating hamantaschen (proceeds go toward Ukrainian refugees), food, costumes, and libations.  

In the meantime, allow me to recap last Sunday and fill you in on the following Sundays, as there have been a few changes.

First of all, this past Sunday was FULL of Purim joy.  Starting with Rabbi Micah leading in the classic Purim song about the shape of Haman's ears/hat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrNcxIuggHY
Of course he included a more profound lesson to his talk, including how listening with those ears is so special.  Please do play the song with your kids, and ask them what they heard on Sunday.  I know they were listening :)
Plus, here's another video that carries on the Purim joy we started at the beginning of Adar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtcpbwmRbac


Then, a huge TODAH RABAH to Jaime - Oscar, Albert, and Levi's mom, who led all the kids in one of the sweetest Hebrew school activities, hamantaschen baking!  They all got turns in making (and eating) their three-sided cookies, and were led by one of our shul's best bakers (though I know you have some competitors!).  Thank you again, Jaime....



Our teachers also led the kids in numerous lessons, including the Purim mitzvot and learning all the Purim characters.  On that note, look below for all the Purim Spiel details a la Kaila and Gaby's mom, Kristin!


Purim Spiel - 

Our Hebrew school will perform a short shpiel before the Megillah reading on Erev Purim.  Please download the play link and practice.  Here are the assigned roles, but all of the Gan kids (or any older kid not assigned) are to be part of the Jewish and Persian chorus.  We definitely need you to be at TNS on erev Purim!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11klTt4GHMbZEx6I4rC7P8Y4FKbt61h2Vt-9aN38AHNg/edit?usp=sharing

Eliana - Esther
Jordan - Mordechai
Dinah - Vashti and King's servant
Albert - Ahashverus
Alex - Haman
Sophie - Court servant 1

Dinah - Court servant 2
Leo - Guard

Upcoming Sundays - Community Session Changes
Lastly, please note that due to scheduling conflicts, we will not do a Purim or Passover Community School.  Of course, we'll still continue our TNS sessions, but not gather the three schools again until May, where we will celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut and learn about Israel together.  More details to come on that - but just note to be at TNS through March and April, and help out as needed with snacks, talks, and more....

Lastly, be sure to buy some hamantaschen at Joliene Bakery in SLO!
Starting this Wednesday through March 20, Joliene Bakery will be making hamantaschen to order as part of a global movement, Hamantaschen for Ukraine, which I was happy to arrange.
They will be selling apricot and raspberry hamantaschen for $4, partial proceeds go toward Ukrainian refugees in Poland.  Bakery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-1pm.  They're located in the Creamery on Higuera.  We'll also be placing a big order for erev Purim and have their hamantaschen for our synagogue.

Talk soon and take care
Lauren


PS - I won't' forget!  Next Sunday Tristan will be presenting on his book report.  Thank you for your participation and preparation!

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