Wrapping Up The Holidays
10/15/2019 03:26:41 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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1:18 Rabban Shimon, son of Gamaliel used to say, “The world stands on three things: On justice, on truth and on peace.”
It has been a very busy couple of weeks! I hope that everyone had joyful and...Read more...
Joyful Learning
09/24/2019 09:17:21 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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Last Friday at Masa, we began our day by discussing the various ways that we could judge people with the scales weighted in their favor. It was interesting to see all of the different ways we could reshape the stories we had in our minds about...Read more...
A Sweet Start to the Year
09/17/2019 04:37:43 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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Pirkei Avot 1:6: Joshua ben Perahiah used to say: appoint for yourself a teacher, acquire a friend, and judge everyone favorably.
Our year at Masa is off to a sweet beginning, and I hope that the honey cookies we had on our first Sunday will help the...Read more...
The Academic Year Has Begun!
09/11/2019 11:34:37 AM
Julia Gross Alexander
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I hope that everyone’s academic year has gotten off to a good start! We had a good time at the first Friday of Masa. The students got to sample both of the project options for our first term: Jewish Nature with Jonathan, and Jewish Crafts with Julia. If your student will be attending on Fridays and didn’t get to come last week, please let me know which option they prefer!
The first Mini Minyan will be on Friday,...Read more...
Sexuality and You: Bodies, Communication, and Jewish Values!
09/04/2019 12:30:35 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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Have you wondered how to talk to your children about sexuality, their bodies, and how those intersect with Jewish values? Have you been wondering how to cope with these issues yourself? This year, Elizabeth Greenblatt will be leading...Read more...
A New Year Begins
09/03/2019 11:05:45 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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It still feels like summer, but the calendar has made its way to September again, and we’re beginning a new school year! Masa will be starting soon, and we will also be offering sexuality education workshops for children and parents....Read more...
Getting Ready for the New Year
08/28/2019 02:13:49 PM
Julia Alexander
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Make for yourself a teacher, acquire for yourself a friend, and judge every person favorably. --Pirkei Avot 1:6
It’s hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of August, and the beginning of the school year!
This...Read more...
BHA Community Work Day
08/21/2019 04:23:49 PM
Julia
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It's hard to believe that summer is nearly over, and the new year is quickly approaching! We have been working hard getting ready for the new year, and next Wednesday is a chance for members of our community to come in and lend a hand!
Please come to BHA on Wednesday, August 28, from 10:30 to 12:30. We will help the Preschool to build furniture, we'll move some furniture to make space for more learning, we'll organize supplies and...Read more...
Svara: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva
07/31/2019 12:57:21 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
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Last week I had the opportunity to spend four days studying at Queer Talmud Camp, a program of Svara, “a traditionally radical yeshiva.” The camp, and the yeshiva, were founded by Rabbi Benay Lappe. She explains that every culture...Read more...
Summer Update for Educational Programs at BHA
07/08/2019 03:38:37 PM
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We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Here are some updates from the educational programs at BHA:
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Sat, May 10 2025
12 Iyyar 5785
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.
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MayMay 11 , 2025Masa: All Ages & Grades
Sunday, May 11th 9:30a to 12:00p
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MayMay 14 , 2025Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 14th 4:30p to 6:00p
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MayMay 18 , 2025Masa: All Ages & Grades
Sunday, May 18th 9:30a to 12:00p
Masa is filled with Joyful Jewish experiences, including song, dance, art, food, field trips, and more! We utilize the Shalom Learning program, which includes a Values Curriculum and a Hebrew Curriculum. -
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MayMay 21 , 2025Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 21st 4:30p to 6:00p
This class is open to all Masa students in grades 5 & up, and required for B-Mitzvah students celebrating in the next 12-18 months. -
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MayMay 30 , 2025Masa Meet-Up: All Ages & Grades
Friday, May 30th 4:00p to 5:30p
Join your friends and classmates and get ready for an immersive Shabbat learning experience.
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