Preparing for Hanukkah
12/05/2018 12:27:24 AM
We spent this weekend at Masa getting ready for Hanukkah. The children learned new things about the holiday, and reflected on some of its meanings. They spent time preparing skits and songs to share with everyone at the Hanukkah party next Sunday.
At K'hillah...Read more...
Gratitude and Dedication
11/28/2018 10:26:00 AM
I hope that everyone had some time to relax over this past weekend, and also that you had some time to reflect on things for which you are grateful.
The month of Kislev is more than half-finished, which means that Hanukkah is approaching quickly. This...Read more...
From Generation to Generation
11/20/2018 04:09:26 PM
We spent this Sunday connecting l'dor v'dor, from generation to generation. Our students had time to sit and talk with grandfriends they already knew and with new friends they met that day.
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Preparing for Grandfriends Day
11/13/2018 06:21:31 PM
We are looking forward to Grandfriends Day at Masa this Sunday!
Please make sure that your child arrives by 9:30 so that they will have time for final preparations before grandfriends arrive at 10:30.
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Read more... Welcoming and being welcomed
10/30/2018 05:34:43 PM
Over the past few weeks at Masa, we have been focusing on the ways that we can express our gratitude, and emulate the patriarch Avraham by welcoming guests. Sometimes, it's easy to welcome people into our space. We trust that those who come towards us mean us well....Read more...
Go For Yourselves
10/23/2018 05:05:22 PM
This week in Masa, we explored some of the meanings of the Torah portion Lech Lecha. This is the portion in which the patriarch Avraham is introduced, and the words "Lech Lecha" mean "Go for yourself" or "Go to yourself." Our sixth and seventh...Read more...
Building Towers and Building Community
10/16/2018 03:44:32 PM
"If, as one people with one language for all, this is how they have begun to act, then nothing that they may propose to do will be out of their reach." G-d said this about humanity as they were building the Tower of Babel. Here at Masa, I believe we are coming...Read more...
Our First Shabbatluck
10/09/2018 05:09:07 PM
Each year, as the trees begin to change color, my thoughts begin to focus on gratitude for all of the things that I have in my life. Last Friday, I felt especially grateful for our community, as we gathered for the first Shabbat potluck of 5779! It was lovely to see so...Read more...
Rejoicing With Torah
10/02/2018 04:52:17 PM
Last weekend was another one filled up with celebrations, both Jewish and otherwise.
On Friday, the third through seventh grade students spent some time learning about the first portion of the Torah: Bereishit. They...Read more...
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.
Upcoming Masa Classes
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Masa: All Ages & Grades
Sunday, May 11th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 14th 4:30p to 6:00p
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Masa: All Ages & Grades
Sunday, May 18th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, May 21st 4:30p to 6:00p
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Masa Meet-Up: All Ages & Grades
Friday, May 30th 4:00p to 5:30p
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