ECLC Weekly Update 3/01/24

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ECLC Weekly Update 3/01/24

03/01/2024 10:08:41 AM

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MARCH IS PACKED WITH PROGRAMS! TAKE YOUR PICK!

A Weekend of Gratitude and Celebration

From the Friday Shabbat Dinner and Service to the Shabbat Morning Service, we inaugurated our new sanctuary, filled with song, prayer, and the warmth of our community. The weekend culminated in a spectacular "Sanctuary" concert led by Cantor Rafii and featuring 15 cantors from across Los Angeles. This ensemble of voices in our state-of-the-art sanctuary was a profound testament to the unity and spirit of our VBS family.

Jewish Israeli Heroes Exhibition - VBS Day School

This week, VBS Day School unveiled the "6th Grade Jewish/Israeli Heroes Exhibition," curated by Morah Sigalit. They extended an invitation to our 4th - 7th graders to explore this enlightening exhibition, which showcased remarkable Jewish and Israeli leaders and heroes. Our students relished the opportunity to learn about these influential figures and their significant contributions to the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Please Click Here to view a special video from the exhibition. A heartfelt thank you goes to Eva, a talented 4th-grade student, for her exceptional work in creating and editing this video, allowing us to share the experience with the entire community.

Tikkun Olam in Action: Food Justice with Our 7th Graders

Our commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) continued this Sunday as our 7th-grade class embarked on their 4th social action field trip with Tzedek America, this time exploring the theme of Food Justice. Our visit to Wattles Farm Community Garden highlighted the importance of local agriculture and its benefits to community members. Lunch at Vegan Exchange was followed by a meaningful engagement with EveryDay Action, an organization tackling food waste by leftover catered food from TV and Film sets and distributing it to shelters and those in need. Our students contributed by helping package 443 care packages, embodying the very essence of Tikkun Olam through their actions and compassion. By exposing our students to the broader community's challenges and needs, we're not only broadening their perspectives but also empowering them with avenues to make a meaningful difference. This initiative and partnership with Tzedek America is especially significant during their Bar Mitzvah year and beyond, embodies the essence of Tikkun Olam—taking actionable steps towards helping our community and those in need.

Looking Ahead: A Month Full of Programming

As we reflect on a weekend full of gratitude and a Sunday dedicated to social action, we are reminded of the power of community and the impact of our collective efforts. With a full month of programming ahead, we eagerly anticipate more opportunities to learn, celebrate, and serve together.

Thank you for being an integral part of our VBS family. Your participation and support make all the difference.

ISRAEL AT WAR

Today is 147 days, and we have 134 hostages still in Gaza.

We continue to hope and pray for everyone’s swift return and for the safety and well-being of all Israeli soldiers and citizens. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts during these challenging times.

The Click HERE for the official The Hostage and Missing Families Forum website

Help bring them home.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE VBS ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND

ECLC MOMS NIGHT OUT, SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND!

Click Here to RSVP Now

ESCAPE ROOM! SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND,

6TH GRADERS ONLY!

6th Grade Escape Room!

Saturday, March 2nd at 7 pm

Why not attend Mom's night out while your 6th grader completes the great escape challenge?

$40 - MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE

Or you can enroll in the VBS Youth Department for an annual fee - $100

Please click HERE to RSVP!

ECC AND ECLC TK AND KINDER HAVDALAH SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH

Calling All TK and Kinder ECLC families!

You are invited to the ECC & ECLC Havdalah Famly Event!

Enjoy pasta, salad, fruit, cookies, and a special visit from Mr.Silly for only $50 per family!

Parents are welcome to bring their own adult beverages.

Please click HERE to purchase dinner and reserve your spot now!

ECLC PARENTS SOCIAL - COFFEE AND SCHMOOZE WITH OUR RABBIS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH

HAVE A DRINK OR PASTRY ON US!

VBS ALL SCHOOLS CHALLAH BAKE, THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH

Click Here to RSVP Now

SHABBAT B'YACHAD JUNIOR CONGREGATION, SATURDAY, MARCH, 16TH

YOUTH GROUP EVENT FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE, SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH

Yo Brah!

3rd-5th Graders!

Learn how to skateboard with some of the best professional skaters in the world! Already know how to skate? Bring your board and learn some new tricks!

SKATEBOARDING EVENT!

Saturday, March 17

12-1:30pm

VBS Sport Court

$25

Includes Lunch!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

GET READY! PURIM IS COMING! SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD!

SAVE THE DATE AND START COLLECTING!

2ND ANNUAL 7TH GRADE MITZVAH DAY IS COMING! SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH!

It's that time of year again and we are delighted to announce that our 7th graders will be hosting our in-house Mitzvah Day on Sunday, March 24th.

In the true spirit of Tikkun Olam, they will collect various items they have learned are the hardest to come by for those in need and distribute them properly.

You can help, too!

Get a jump on spring cleaning and donate if you can!

We need:

Gently used clothes for men, women, and children
New socks for men, women and children
Gently used backpacks for underserved areas
New school supplies such as markers, binders, pencils, etc.
All and any new travel size hygiene products (soap, shampoo, wet wipes, anything helps!)
Bag of soil
Dried food/canned goods

Please reach out to Emily with questions or early item drop off!

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