Changes
04/14/2021 03:07:39 PM
From our Education Director, Julia Gross Alexander:
Dear BHA Community,
Not quite three years ago, I was honored to be entrusted as the Education Director at BHA. I was excited to build on the foundation Ashley Baker...Read more...
Hebrew Learning for Adults
02/02/2021 02:42:39 PM
Have you felt intimidated by the idea of reading in Hebrew? Education Director Julia and Cantor Ellen are offering individual coaching sessions for adult members of BHA! We will meet one-on-one, and guide you through the aleph-bet, give you some practice...Read more...
Study your aleph-bet, because then you'll be able to do anything!
01/27/2021 11:39:36 AM
Hebrew is the ancient language of the Jewish people, but by the time of the Talmud, it was no longer the common language of the people. When the Torah was written down, and when the prayer service was shaped, most people spoke Aramaic. Perhaps you, like our...Read more...
Let's Go and Sing!
01/13/2021 11:27:56 AM
This Friday at 5:00, we will be having PAJAMA MINI MINYAN! Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffies and welcome the restful feelings of Shabbat! The link for Mini Minyan is http://bit.ly/BHAMiniMinyan
I am also inviting kids...Read more...
Finding Anchors for Learning
11/10/2020 08:16:52 PM
Pirkei Avot 4:1 Ben Zoma said:Who is wise? He who learns from every man, as it is said: “From all who taught me have I gained understanding.” (Psalms 119:99).
We have spent the past month testing the waters of some new ways to learn at Masa. As much as I look forward to the time when we can all be together in our building, I am grateful we have had this chance to try some new things!
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Educate Youth According to Their Way
09/23/2020 10:28:01 AM
“Educate youth according to [their] way, and [they] will not depart from it when [they] grow old.” Proverbs 22:6
Welcome to this strange new year! By now, the children of members should have received an activity box...Read more...
Summer Time!
06/09/2020 06:04:57 PM
We are moving into summer mode in Masa. In normal times, this would mean we aren’t having much programming. But this year, we will have some low-key programming for kids of different ages. Jonathan will be leading a Sunday morning...Read more...
Making Transitions
06/02/2020 08:29:18 PM
Sometimes when I look at the news, I can’t help but feel as though the world is utterly broken. Climate devastation, pandemic, economic collapse, political polarization, and all of the violence enacted by systems of racism (as well as sexism, homophobia, antisemitism, ableism, classism…). It can feel hopeless.
But when I focus on teaching our children, I can believe with all of my heart that it is possible for us to heal the...Read more...
Shavuot
05/29/2020 04:47:07 PM
It’s Shavuot, the holiday celebrating receiving the Torah. I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the holiday treat of their choice. This week, Jonathan’s class got the chance to make chocolate mousse, and Debbie’s class got an Israeli recipe...Read more...
Making Plans
05/22/2020 02:29:48 PM
Sometimes you just have to sit and take a few breaths and remind yourself that things don’t always work out the way we want them to. Last Sunday was one of those days, when a worldwide Zoom outage and problems with Google Meet meant...Read more...
Fri, April 26 2024
18 Nisan 5784
Celia Baczkowski, Education Director
Celia has been a member of the BHA community for ten years, and has served on the Board since 2017. She received her BA in Jewish Studies from the University of Judaism in CA, and her MA in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University in NV. Celia spent over 20 years as a Jewish summer camp professional in a variety of roles, and has extensive experience in administration, program and event planning, staff training and supervision. Additionally, she works as a substitute teacher in Cold Spring, and has a NYS TA certification. Celia lives in Cold Spring with her partner, daughter, two dogs, one cat, one leopard gecko, and twelve chickens.
Upcoming Masa Classes
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Masa for All Ages & Grades
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 1st 4:30p to 6:00p
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Masa Meet-Up: All Ages & Grades
Friday, May 3rd 4:00p to 6:00p
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Masa Mitzvah Day at Surprise Lake Camp
Sunday, May 5th 10:00a to 3:00p
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Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 8th 4:30p to 6:00p
