Summer Time!
06/09/2020 06:04:57 PM
Julia Gross Alexander
Author | |
Date Added | |
Automatically create summary | |
Summary |
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 service and discussion for older kids--parents are also welcome to join in! Wendy will be reading The Inquisitor’s Apprentice (a novel set in early 20th century New York, kind of a cross between All-of-a-Kind Family and Harry Potter). You can also schedule a one-on-one story time for younger kids with the Masa teachers! Keep an eye on Remind and email or be in touch with Julia for details.
We will be continuing Mini Minyan on Friday afternoons. For the summer, we’ll gather at 4:30, and the service will be followed by Rabbi Brent’s teaching for adults at 5:00, and Shabbat services at 6:00. This is a great time to “see” our community. If your child is in 3rd grade or above, and they would like to help lead the service, I am happy to meet with them. Summer is a great time to experiment, and they can try out any ideas they’ve got for the service!
I want to thank all of our teachers and students at Masa for helping to keep on learning this spring. I know this wasn’t what any of us planned, and it’s been a challenge to find ways to connect with each other. Our teachers have managed to find ways to teach online, and our students have rewarded our efforts by coming and engaging in the learning in so many different ways. I think one of our students summed it up best, when asked what was positive about the experience of distance learning: “No matter what happened, we kept on learning!”
I hope we will all keep on learning, no matter what comes next. Wishing you all well!
Fri, March 29 2024
19 Adar II 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
-
Wednesday ,
AprApril 3 , 2024Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, Apr 3rd 4:30p to 6:00p
Learn Shabbat Service Prayers. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 7 , 2024Masa for All Ages & Grades
Sunday, Apr 7th 9:30a to 12:00p
-
Wednesday ,
AprApril 10 , 2024Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, Apr 10th 4:30p to 6:00p
Learn Shabbat Service Prayers. -
Friday ,
AprApril 12 , 2024Masa Meet-Up: All Ages & Grades
Friday, Apr 12th 4:00p to 6:00p
Join your friends and classmates and get ready for an immersive Shabbat learning experience. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 14 , 2024Masa for All Ages & Grades
Sunday, Apr 14th 9:30a to 12:00p