ECLC Weekly Update 10/27/23

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ECLC Weekly Update 10/27/23

10/27/2023 03:36:27 PM

Oct27

SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY 10/29 FOR TK-7TH

Shalom Parents

It was nice setting into our regular routine and seeing everyone on both Sunday and Tuesday.

Continuing the Journey Through the Torah

In class, students have been working diligently on their Creation and Noah projects. As we concluded Parashat Bereshit, we were left with a poignant phrase:

"וְנֹ֕חַ מָ֥צָא חֵ֖ן בְּעֵינֵ֥י יְהֹוָֽה" – "Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord."

Parashat Noah begins with:

"אֵ֚לֶּה תּוֹלְדֹ֣ת נֹ֔חַ נֹ֗חַ אִ֥ישׁ צַדִּ֛יק תָּמִ֥ים הָיָ֖ה בְּדֹֽרֹתָ֑יו אֶת־הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים הִֽתְהַלֶּךְ־נֹֽחַ׃"

"This is the line of Noah. Noah was a righteous man; he was blameless in his age; Noah walked with God."

Why Noah Matters

What is the significance of Noah's name appearing four times in just two verses? One of my professors, Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer, taught me that the Torah employs an "economy of words." When a word is repeated, it has special or hidden significance, or it serves to emphasize importance. In Noah's case, the repetition underscores his righteousness and explains why God chose him to survive and rebuild. There is a Noah within each and every one of us, and it's important that we be the beacon of light and hope not just for our families and communities but for everyone around us as we support the Jewish people and the people of Israel.

A Thought-Provoking Question

The Hebrew text states that Noah was a righteous man "in his generation."

Why the plural?
Was Noah only righteous in the context of his own generation, or would he have been considered righteous in the times of Abraham or Moses—or even today? Who is a righteous person in your generation? In your family?
How can you be a righteous person?

ECLC FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE - SUPPORTING ISRAEL

We are beyond proud of our 2nd-grade student Jonah Betesh and his initiative for Supporting the Israeli Army with Friends of Israel Defence Force (FIDF).

Please click HERE or the button below to support Jonah.

Am Israel Chai.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OR DONATE NOW

SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND STANDING IN SOLIDARITY

As the death toll in Israel tops 1400, with thousands injured, more than 229 taken hostage, and 100 still missing, our hearts are truly broken. We pray for those held captive and for the wounded throughout Israel. We pray for the IDF troops protecting our land and our people. Now and always, Valley Beth Shalom stands in solidarity with Israel.

Click Here to Donate to the VBS Israel Emergency Fund

ECLC CLASSROOM WEEKLY UPDATES

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Music Academy Weekly Update with Moreh Daniel

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CHECK OUT SHABBAT B'YACHAD THIS SATURDAY!

NEW! Shabbat B'Yachad (Junior Congregation)

Saturday, October 28 at 10:30am

Join our Rabbis and Cantor Rafii for a new Shabbat service designed specifically for elementary-aged students and their families.

Together you will learn about the Shabbat morning service, lead prayers, and join with the community after services for Kiddush lunch.

Suggested for kids in grades K-6 and their families--all families are welcome.

4TH-5TH YOUTH EVENT OCTOBER 29TH

4th & 5th Graders!

Are you ready for our Annual Candy Sushi event?

Sunday, October 29

12pm-2pm

VBS Youth Center

$15

Pizza Lunch Included!

TWO WAYS TO PAY!

1) $15 for the event

2) $100 for ALL events for the year!

Candy Sushi (Single Event)

Annual Membership for Youth Department

MAZEL TOV TO OUR ECLC STUDENTS & ALUMNI!

Makayla Razbannia

October 14

Parents:

Arezou & Johnathan Razbannia

Talya Weissman

October 21

Parents:

Jennifer Resnik &

Bryan Weissman

Aydin Wayne

October 28

Parents:

Rebecca & Matthew Wayne

ECLC COOKING ACADEMY WAIVER

Dear Parents and Teachers:

In partnership with the Culinary Judaics Academy, Etz Chaim Learning Center students will participate in Jewish learning through CJA's Cook & Learn workshops, facilitated by our teachers, as each workshop contains an engaging 12-20 minute video lesson (led by Chef Danny Corsun and his daughter Zoey), an associated recipe for your child to follow, and the supplemental written curriculum for deeper Jewish learning. Each class will be accessing different workshops throughout the year, and there will be opportunities for you to cook and learn as a family at home, too!

In addition to the cook-and-learn workshops, your family will also have access to CJA’s Community Hub, where you can access monthly Live Zoom cook-along workshops led by Chef Danny Corsun. Look for monthly invitations to sign up!

Series That Will Appear in Your CJA Library:

Kitchen / Jewish Cornerstones
A Jewish Home
Jewish Values
Jewish Holidays
Jews Around the World
Israel
and CJA's Community Hub (access to monthly live Zoom classes with Chef Danny)

Every student must be registered with CJA in order to participate in the ECLC Cooking Academy program.

Please register your family and each enrolled student for their Year-Long Membership to CJA by following the below steps when using this link:

Etz Chaim Learning Center of VBS Curriculum for 2023-24: Workshops with Culinary Judaics Academy

Click on the above link.
Email Address: Parent email (This will be your Login email)
Add your student(s) name(s) and grade(s)
Terms of Use Agreement: Click to agree.
Click to Register to Participate for Free
Create a password and make note of it.
Look for an email from Culinary Judaics Academy (check Spam & Promotional Box if you don’t get one)
Once registered and logged in, “My Library” will be accessible in your drop-down menu from your profile image in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

Here is an Instructional Video for CJA Library Access.

It's important that you only access specific content (videos, recipes, guides) when your child's class is experiencing that particular workshop at school.

EVERYONE IN GRADES 3RD- 6TH ARE INVITED TO JOIN!