NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS They planted flowers, squeezed fresh orange juice, made fresh humus and Israeli salad to go with our pita snacks, and prayed and put notes in our kotel, created by our kindergarten children. Did you know that the Israeli flag is based on the blue and white Jewish tallit, the prayer shawl? Our children know that now! We knew we had forged a strong connection for the children to the land of Israel when we asked the question, “Who wants to go to Israel one day?” and everyone raised their hands! Ronnie Becher, Director
O n c e a g a i n , c e l e b r a t i n g Yo m HaAtzma'ut, Israel’s 73rd birthday, was a very special occasion in the Nursery School. In spite of the limitations that we faced— not mixing pods or our inability to mount our usual “Trip to Israel”—we were still able to create a joyous and meaningful experience for our children. Wearing Israeli motif tee-shirts that they created, the children started their day with singing and parading in front of the synagogue.
Yom HaAtzma'ut in the Nursery School
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