Shalom Hebrew School Families, Reminder: There is no school on Sunday, March 13th and Thursday, March 17th for March break. There is no school on Sunday, March 20th in celebration of Purim. Family Education Day – Grade 4: Thanks to all the parents who joined us in school and helped make this family education event an amazing learning experience for everyone. Yasher Koach to Steven Greenwood for his effort in putting the program together as well as to morah Rachel Atteslander and the parents and students for sharing their insights and enthusiasm. You can enjoy pictures from the program, by clicking here and the “Take Home Material” is available from our website by clicking here. Kabbalat Shabbat: Next Kabbalat Shabbat service will be on: Friday, March 25th. Save the date! Welcome Shabbat with song and joy! Service will take place at the Beit Midrash (sanctuary) in Tanenbaum CHAT on the Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan. Everyone is welcome and we extend a special invitation to our Kindergarten, Grade 1 students and their families to participate in the Kabbalat Shabbat Service. 6:00 pm: Light refreshments 6:30 pm: Service. Sponsor Your Child’s Kabbalat Shabbat Service: If you would like to sponsor an upcoming Kabbalat Shabbat service, please contact Grace at 905-889-0276 x 32 or email her at school@beitrayim.org. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $18 or more, and more than one family can sponsor a Service. School Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The office is closed on Friday. If you need to contact the school office during school time you can call at 647-230-0597. You can contact the principal at principalkevin@beitrayim.org Facebook: ”Like" us today to keep up to date with upcoming school events, comments from our programs and more! All you have to do is click here or go to facebook.com/beitrayimhebrewschool Purim Carnival: Sunday, March 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at TanenbaumCHAT The fun includes: crafts, food, games, Israeli dancing Sponsored by Beit Rayim, Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Toronto Israeli Scouts How to Lead a Pesach Seder: Get the skills and tips to make your family seder the best ever! Taught by Eli Bard on Monday, March 28, 2011. Location TBD. Please RSVP your interest to admin@beitrayim.org Israel Musical Tour: At TanenbaumCHAT on April 4th at 7:30 p.m,. Jeremy Maissel of Israel Seminars, will present this interesting and entertaining seminar. Click here for info. Listening to the musical styles will help reveal some of the more popular influences in Israeli culture and illustrate how attitudes towards the state have changed over time. Tickets in advance are $5; or $10 at the door. Sponsored by Ma’alot Grant, Taking Steps Towards Increasing Israel Awareness, a Program of the USCJ Israel Commission in partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh. “The Yids InThe Hall” Beit Rayim Synagogue presents “The Yids In The Hall” A night of laughter and fun! Date: Sunday, April 10th, 2011 Doors open: 6:30 pm / Showtime: 8:00 pm Location: The Pride of Israel (59 Lissom Cresc., Toronto) If you purchase your ticket(s) by March 24th, your name will be entered into a draw for a pair of free tickets. Ticket price $45 per person. Purchase a table of 10 for the price of 8. To purchase your tickets call: Sanchia 905-889-0276 x.36 or email: events@beitrayim.org You can visit our website www.beitrayim.org for more information regarding school, synagogue and youth. Chag Purim Sameach! Enjoy March break!