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ECLC Weekly Update 12/22/23

12/22/2023 03:21:36 PM

Dec22

Shalom parents,

It was a short but meaningful week at the ECLC this week.

This past Sunday, our 7th-grade class embarked on an eye-opening journey through downtown LA to explore and understand homelessness. We had the opportunity to listen to firsthand stories from individuals who once lived on the streets and now work at the LA Rescue Mission, which we visited at the end of our tour. We learned about the history and development of LA, and our walk took us through the oldest parts of downtown, Bunker Hill, the Financial District, Broadway, and finally to the Mission, where we handed out water bottles to those in need.

We talked about the Jewish values of :

V'ahavta L'Reacha Kamoch - Love your neighbor as you love yourself (also Ripple of Kindness)
Kol Israel Arevim Ze B'ze - All of Israel are responsible for one another
B'zelem Elohim - We are all created in the image of God.

For a detailed summary of our day and insights gained, Click on the PHOTO Here

The experience was, at times, both sad and emotional but also incredibly inspiring. Our students left with a deepened sense of compassion and a desire to find ways to help the Mission and the individuals there.

Did you know the Mission organizes monthly birthday parties for children living there, which you can sponsor for only $3,000? This could be an excellent Bat Mitzvah project!

Lastly, we would appreciate your support in making special programs like Tikun Olam and social partnership with Tzedek America possible, along with other fun, engaging programs to the whole ECLC throughout the year.

Please consider donating here:

Supporting 7th Grade Tikun Olam Program by clicking below

7th Grade Tikun Olam Program

Or Supporting ECLC General Programs by clicking below

ECLC General Programs

Thank you for your continued support of our program and the valuable experiences we provide to our students.

Please note that the ECLC will resume on Sunday, January 7th. Wishing you a wonderful winter break with your friends and family while we pray for the safe return of the 129 hostages and for the safety of the Israeli soldiers of the IDF and all the people of Israel.

WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAEL

Supporting Israel is an imperative of Jewish life.

Valley Beth Shalom stands and will always stand in solidarity with Israel.

Update: It's been a bittersweet week in Israel as we have returned 110 Children and women. However, we still have 136 captured in Gaza.

Help bring them home.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE VBS ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND

ECLC PARENTS SOCIAL - COFFEE AND SCHMOOZE WITH OUR RABBIS JANUARY 16TH

SAVE THE DATE ECLC & VBS SHABBAT 1/19/24

Join us for another “Shiru Shabbat!" A brand new musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Cantor Jacquline Rafii and the Shiru Ensemble as we celebrate the Music of Debbie Friedman!

Again, ECLC families will receive an exclusively discounted rate of :

$25 per adult instead of $39

$15 per child instead of $19

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

ECLC CLASSROOM WEEKLY UPDATES

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ON TUITION WITH ECLC REFERRALS!

Dear ECLC Families,

We are excited to announce our new Referral Program! If you're enjoying your experience with us and know other families who would benefit from our enriching environment, now is the perfect time to spread the word.

For every new family that you refer to ECLC and who enrolls, you'll receive a 10% discount on your tuition. It's our way of saying "thank you" for helping our community grow.

Please note that the discount applies to one family per referral and can accumulate up to a maximum of 15% off your family's tuition.

Start sharing the joy of ECLC today and enjoy the rewards!

CLICK HERE to learn more!

MAZEL TOV TO OUR ECLC STUDENTS & ALUMNI!