Back to School

Another school year is upon us.  The Jewish Heritage School is looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces and meeting some new ones.  Our first day of classes is Sunday, September 11th 9:30am – 12:00pm.

CALENDAR CHANGES

CANCELLATION – School on Sunday, April 17th has been cancelled due to repairs at Habonim

Next session is Sunday, May 1st, 2011.

EVENT – Friday, May 13th at 7:30pm there will be a combined Jewish Heritage School/Family service.  Students will be actively participating so attendance is mandatory.

PURIM – Sunday, March 20th

purim flyer

Calendar Changes

Please note that we will have a regular class on March 6th and our Purim party will now be held on March 20th. Updated calendars will be available shortly.

Saying Goodbye to Sarah

The Jewish Heritage School is sad to announce that Sarah Margles, our Principal is leaving the school to begin a new journey in her life. Sarah’s contribution to the school will last beyond her departure and we will miss her in many meaningful ways. Her last official day will be January 30, 2011.

The Parent Volunteer Committee has been meeting with potential replacements and hopes to have an announcement soon. In the interim, Cathy Rechtshaffen, school Registrar will be acting Principal. Should you have any questions or concerns during this transition phase, please connect with her at habonimschool@gmail.com or 416-322-0749.

School sessions will continue as normal.

Winter Break

Winter Break is upon us.

There will be no classes on December 26 nor on January 2.
Classes will resume on Sunday January 9.

Have a safe and wonderful winter break.

Chanukah Program – December 5

We are very excited about the upcoming CHANUKAH FAMILY PROGRAM
on Sunday, Dec. 5

10am-11am
Children’s Program
All About Chanukah with Zach, Sarah and Liat. This program is open all young people.

Adult Program
More from Less: Reflecting on the Miracles of Chanukah with guest teacher Mark Clamen.
Mark teaches philosophy at the University of Toronto and is Programming Co-Chair for Limmud Toronto. Mark is also on the board of the Toronto Jewish Film Society, and sits on the Adult Education Committee for the First Narayever Congregation.

11am – 12 noon
Chanukah Fair for the Whole Family
Enjoy creative arts stations, Chanukah music, candle lighting and latkes!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All are welcome to join our celebration.

See you then!

Sukkot Family Program – THIS SUNDAY!

This Sunday, September 26, The Jewish Heritage School will be celebrating the holiday of Sukkot – where we sit in booths, shake some lulav and eat Elizabeth’s incredible cookies.

10am – 12noon

10am
Adult learning with Sarah Margles
Sukkot, the Stolen Lulav and the Desire to Do Good

Young People’s Program with JHS Staff
What is Sukkot, anyway?

11am
Family Program – adults and young people together making sukkah decorations, eating, and enjoying the holiday.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

SCHOOL STARTS THIS SUNDAY!!

This Sunday, September 19, is the first day of programs!

The school (Grades 1-6) begins at 10am and runs until noon.
The Bnei Mitzvah Program (Grades 7/8) begins at 4pm and runs until 5:30pm

All parents are invited to join their children on the first day.
Refreshments will be served.

Not registered? We do have some spots still available – please send in your completed registration.

Shana Tova!

The Jewish Heritage School wishes everyone a shana tova u’metuka

May this year be sweet and joyous.
May it be filled with curiosity and discovery.
May we try new things, eat new foods, meet new friends, and may we celebrate.

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of classes – Sunday, September 19, 2010.