Why Choose Rashi?
Curious MindsCURIOUS MINDS
The Curious Minds is a wonderful series designed for preschoolers and parents or caregivers. The series is free and open to all families. Children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum two children per adult.
Upcoming 2011-2012 Programs
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
1:30-2:30 pmPurim: Let’s Make Noise and Boo Haman
Meet the characters of Purim and learn about the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot (shalach manos). Alison Berks, Rashi’s Kindergarten teacher, will help us learn about Purim and decorate bags of snacks for the seniors living at NewBridge on the Charles on the Rashi campus. Then play games with Nathaniel Cutter, Rashi’s Fitness & Health Instructor, in Rashi’s beautiful gymnasium. After the program, join us for Rashi’s Kabbalat Shabbat.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
10:00-11:30 am Passover: Let’s Get Ready for a Seder
Learn the story of Passover and make a fun Passover craft with Erica Smiley, Rashi’s Art Specialist. Then sing fun Passover songs with Max Chaiken, Rashi’s Grade 2 Assistant Teacher and Song Leader.
THURSDAY, MAY 3
1:30-2:30 pmHappy Birthday, Israel
Celebrate the state of Israel’s 64 th birthday. Ellen Berkowitz, Rashi’s performing Israeli dance troupe teacher, will teach children an Israeli dance. Ellen Dietrick, Director of Temple Beth Shalom’s Early Childhood Center, will read her book It’s Israel’s Birthday. We will sing songs and make a fun craft!
Curious Minds programs are free; however, registration is required. To register, call 781-355-7317 or send an email to apuchkoff@rashi.org with your name, your child’s name, home address, phone, and name of child’s current preschool.
Past 2011-2012 Programs
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
1:00-2:30 pmHanukah: Giving and Receiving
Stephanie Rotsky, Rashi’s Social Justice Coordinator, and Matt Stern, song leader at Gan Elohim Nursery School in Wellesley, will lead us as we learn the Jewish value of tzedakah (charity/justice). We will also learn about Hanukkah, sing songs and make a Hanukkah craft. Please bring an unwrapped, new gift suitable for either a young boy or girl to be donated to a child in need.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
10:30-11:30 amAnimals Around the World – Featuring Creature Teachers
Take a trip around the world with us and find out where our animals come from as we learn Jewish lessons about protecting our enironment. Explore the diverse habitats of our planet and the animals that live within them. See why some animals are well suited for certain areas and why some are not. Learn why some animals are endangered and their habitats are disappearing. Creature Teachers specialize in environmental and animal education. Children will be fascinated by the wonder and diversity of the animals. There will be LIVE animals!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
1:30-2:30 pmGreat Green Dragon – Featuring the Pumpernickel Puppets
Dragons may look scary on the outside, but on the inside they can be warm and fuzzy. Learn the Jewish lesson about not judging a book by its cover. Join an adventurous princess as she journeys to Mystery Mountain to visit the Great Green Dragon. Along the way you’ll meet Zelda the babysitter, a silly bat, Sir George and his clumsy dog, and of course the lovable dragon. After the puppet show, you are invited to join us at our Friday afternoon Kabbalat Shabbat.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
10:30-12 noon
Tu B’Shevat: Birthday Party for the Trees
Sharon Miller, Rashi’s Kindergarten teacher, and Elissa Johnson-Green, Rashi’s music teacher, will lead us as we learn and sing songs about trees and nature and the Jewish lessons of taking care of our world. Enjoy hands-on-activities as you learn how old a tree can be!
