On to Pesach

First of all - THANK YOU to so many of you who came out for Erev Purim and made it so special!  I hope you all got a chance to glance at our Purim 2022 album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/pYZGRk5KeLaEZTEDA.  Of course the drink cart is a new TNS tradition, and we were so happy to celebrate Alex Barrett's bday that night!  We even got to enjoy more cake this past Sunday, which is maybe why the kids had some extra shpilkes during kids service :) 

This past Sunday, however, we moved on from Purim and got right into Passover.  Rabbi Micah was in fantastic form (quite literally) teaching the kids about the meaning behind Ma Nishtanah, the 4 Questions, but also explaining how to understand the ancient notion of sacrifice in a modern way.  He should do an adult ed session to explain that last part more to all of us, but take a look at the pics below to see the rabbi and kids already practicing their royal positions for dipping.  



Meanwhile, we'll continue to recite the four questions, plus we are planning a Mock Seder for school on April 3!  I definitely need your help - sign up on the Seder tab for a dish/seder item to bring, and we are encouraging parents to attend.  This means we will alter our regular school schedule to accommodate the seder, where I plan to start class time early (at 930.10), and host the seder from 11am-12pm/1130-1230pm.


Also from this past Sunday, I want to commend Emma for substituting for our Shalhavot class, and Tristan for his book report on "Boy in the Striped Pajamas." Of course our staff, including Amber, Joel, Jake, and Binah, enhanced your kids' Sundays as well, but it's something to see our TNS teens and older students taking on such leadership.  I texted many of you to let you know we discussed the Shoah this past Sunday. I want to commend our students as well, from ages 4-14, for holding such a serious subject so respectfully and engaging in the matter.  They posed many questions (including into kids service), remained quiet and attentive, and showed how they feel the weight of understanding the importance of remembering.


More Calendar Dates to Note
Please keep these dates on your calendar, since we have a lot going on before and after our spring breaks!

Friday, April 1, 6pm - Family Shabbat Service at TNS with Rabbi Micah - come for the rabbi's tot service for the first 15 minutes, and stay with your older kids to help lead the regular service!  Kids snacks and oneg provided!

Sunday, April 3, 11 or 11:30am - Mock Seder at TNS
Sunday April 3, 4:30pm - Rosh Chodesh at Sycamore Springs in Avila

Saturday, April 16, 9:30am - Saturday Pesach Shabbat Service

Saturday, May 21 - 9:30am Shabbat Service (with Baby Naming) 
Saturday, May 21-Sunday, May 22- SAVE THE DATE - Lag BaOmer Family Camp Out at JCC Property

Please also note the calendar changes we have issued - 
no religious school for April 10 and 17; and the next (and last) community session is scheduled for May 15.

Thank you all for all the support, participation, and encouragement you provide.
All my best
Lauren

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