tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52569945941033472552024-03-05T01:07:22.075-08:00Beth El Temple Family Program BlogMitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-53164741636311293542011-04-20T09:04:00.000-07:002011-04-20T09:04:40.449-07:00Second Gimmel Class Family ProgramFor our final Family Program of this school year, the Gimmel Class students and their parents came together on April 10th to learn about mezuzot. The program began with some group study, followed by the creation of two mezuzah "commercials," which you can view in my previous post. Finally, students and their parents had some fun painting and decorating their own mezuzah cases.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">You can view all of the photos taken during the second Gimmel Class Family Program </div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157626386373035/">clicking this link!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And don't forget to check out the Mezuzah commercials created by students </div><div style="text-align: center;">and their parents in my previous post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;">It has been absolutely wonderful meeting all of the Beth El students and their parents during this past school year! It has been incredibly inspiring watching you all learn and grow with me during our family program series. Have a wonderful summer!!</b></div>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-91047957241042672532011-04-16T11:59:00.000-07:002011-04-16T11:59:17.079-07:00Gimmel Class Family Program: Mezuzah Commercials!Learn about the mezuzah through these commercials, designed and performed by the Gimmel Class students and their parents!<br />
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I was thrilled to join the Mechina 1 and Mechina 2 students and parents last Sunday to talk about God. Students and parents explored their perception of and relationship with God through a series of activities, resulting in the creation of a "God Journal."<br />
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At each of their journal stations, participants posted their responses to prompts about God...<br />
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Be sure to check out all of the photos taken at this program by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157626374944850/">clicking on this link!</a>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-56521141256027957282011-03-28T14:10:00.000-07:002011-03-28T16:54:06.940-07:00Bet Class Mishloach Manot Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2PB_omIfYbheot9QV6Qx_kWEJ0t-K-tYomsL2jttkp4Zv3mKu6NQnryCysZgZTB1-23ypIVlVEZxQlFM8K1Tu9nc06LbD_EneY1LNEIao4bjRqKTMAHhGracRG4nQal8JblusNyf_7U/s1600/DSCN2304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2PB_omIfYbheot9QV6Qx_kWEJ0t-K-tYomsL2jttkp4Zv3mKu6NQnryCysZgZTB1-23ypIVlVEZxQlFM8K1Tu9nc06LbD_EneY1LNEIao4bjRqKTMAHhGracRG4nQal8JblusNyf_7U/s320/DSCN2304.JPG" width="241" /></a></div>The Bet Class students and their parents came together on Purim this year to create Mishloach Manot baskets to distribute to their family and friends.<br />
Participants learned about the four mitzvot of Purim: Reading the Megillah (Remembering the holiday and observing it), Mishloach Manot (Neighbors sending presents), Matanot l'Evyonim (Gifts to the poor), and Feasting (making Purim a day of feasting and joy).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157626084120225/">Visit this link to see all of the photos from this program.</a><br />
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One of the activities that got the Daled Class thinking about their Mitzvah Projects was a study of Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, where we considered the various ways to give tzedakah. One of the fabulous questions that several of you had was "Who was Maimonides?" <br />
Here is a link to a basic overview of who Maimonides was and what place he holds in Jewish history and tradition: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Who is Maimonides?</a><br />
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I hope that all of the Daled Class students are excitedly exploring their options for their Mitzvah project. If you are feeling stuck, or need some inspiration, you can check out the Mitzvah Chic (the book that was handed out as a raffle prize) companion website here: <a href="http://www.mitzvahchic.com/pages/items_charitable.php">Mitzvah Chic</a><br />
for some great ideas! <a href="http://www.mitzvahchic.com/">Mitzvah Chic Homepage</a> Like the book, this website is highly recommended for help during the entire process of planning for your simcha. If you are interested in picking up a copy of the book, I purchased it at Barnes and Noble, but it is also available for a great price on Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743284925/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER">Buy Mitzvah Chic on Amazon</a><br />
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I would love to hear some of the students' plans for their Mitzvah projects! Please feel welcome to post your ideas on this blog. You will not only build excitement by sharing your Mitzvah Project plans, but you might also help to inspire your fellow classmates!<br />
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I will see you all again on Sunday, January 23.Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-65696815562227038852010-12-13T16:02:00.000-08:002011-04-20T09:43:19.587-07:00Mechina 1 and Mechina 2 Family Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqu-UPvGVxvI-8hgx5xPLr7MMCfGhu9llSmoT_ccEmnr_01QcDY6AOtX9NlK_4K-IrNlI2464G8YDXv_h8iTiCEQLkdGXqR3QIPCBii-2OTuPBGT901EFJysH9PKLhWoqpuDevd5Z7uTc/s1600/DSCN1676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqu-UPvGVxvI-8hgx5xPLr7MMCfGhu9llSmoT_ccEmnr_01QcDY6AOtX9NlK_4K-IrNlI2464G8YDXv_h8iTiCEQLkdGXqR3QIPCBii-2OTuPBGT901EFJysH9PKLhWoqpuDevd5Z7uTc/s320/DSCN1676.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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The Mechina 1&2 family program was so much fun! Thank you all for coming!<br />
During the program we learned about the Shema, paying specific attention to the Bedtime Shema. The program ended with each child making a Shema Pillowcase with their parents, which all came out beautifully. <br />
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To see all of the photos that were taken at the Family program, visit this link:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157626539865396/">Mechinot 1&2 Family Program #1</a><br />
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Mechinot 1 & 2 Family Program #1</a><br />
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Many of you asked about the book that I read to the group during the program, it is a fabulous picture book called <u>The Bedtime Shema</u> by Sarah Gershman. You can purchase a copy online at this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Shma-Sarah-Gershman/dp/0939144549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292284509&sr=1-1">The Bedtime Shema</a>.Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-72329808387509556142010-12-05T17:22:00.000-08:002010-12-05T17:22:49.917-08:00Gimel Class Family ProgramA big thank you to the Gimel Class for making today's Family Program really fun! The topic of the Gimel Class Family Program today was Gelt, Gifts, and Giving. The Gimel Class and their parents participated in a great game of "Chanukkah Who Wants to be a Millionaire," studied the Jewish custom of giving gelt on Chanukkah, and then crafted some beautiful Chanukkah gifts for our congregation's seniors.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To see all of the photos taken at the Gimel Class Family Program today, visit this link:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625412340591/">Gimel Class Family Program 12/5/10</a> </div>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-16056862778053413872010-11-21T10:38:00.000-08:002010-11-21T10:41:21.999-08:00Thanks for coming to this year's Mitzvah Mall!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To view all of the photos that I took at this year's Mitzvah Mall, visit <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625313616255/detail/">Mitzvah Mall 2010 Pictures</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-26414630651146369532010-11-16T11:40:00.000-08:002010-11-16T11:47:32.715-08:00The Mitzvah Mall is this Sunday!<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Here is a preview of some of the organizations from which you will be able to "shop"at the Mitzvah Mall:</span></span></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">-</span><span style="font-size: small;">American Friends of Magen David Adom</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.afmda.org/" target="_blank">http://www.afmda.org</a></span></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Lucida Bright; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;">-<span style="font-size: small;">Boundless Playgrounds</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span>Builds truly inclusive playgrounds where children — and adults — of all abilities can play and learn together in a fun and welcoming environment.</span></div><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">-</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Charter Oak Cultural Center</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 9pt; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.charteroakcenter.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></a></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.charteroakcenter.org/" target="_blank">www.charteroakcenter.org</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>-</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Foodshare</span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.foodshare.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>www.foodshare.org</a></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">-</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">HARTbeat of the Street Newspaper </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;">HARTbeat of the Street was created to share the stories and perspectives of individuals who often go unheard, and empower those who have been shut out. While homelessness is a struggle many are faced with in the Hartford region, we believe it can be ended through the efforts of the community at Large. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">-</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">Hartford</span></span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Food Not Bombs</span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/hartfordfnd" target="_blank"> www.myspace.com/hartfordfnd</a></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Heifer International</span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.heifer.org/" target="_blank">www.heifer.org</a></span></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;">-Mercy Housing</span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mercy Housing and Shelter Corp. is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It responds to the needs of those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing them with food, housing, shelter, education and support services in an atmosphere that respects each person. Mercy Housing and Shelter advocates on behalf of individuals while challenging injustice in social systems.<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b> </b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>-</b><b>My Sister's Place</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.mysistersplace.org/"> www.mysistersplace.org</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-88541438458059302992010-11-16T10:38:00.000-08:002010-11-16T11:15:05.507-08:00Aleph Class Family ProgramThanks to all of the Aleph Class parents and students for coming to the Aleph Class Family Program last Sunday! It was so wonderful to meet all of you! During our program, we discussed Friday night Shabbat family rituals, with an emphasis on the Family Blessings, and made beautiful challah covers as well as putting together a fun Shabbat board game.<br />
I hope that your family will be able to incorporate the incredible challah cover that you made with your child into your Friday night Shabbat celebration. They all looked really wonderful, what talented and creative students!<br />
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For our raffle prize, I gave away a copy of <u>The Modern Jewish Mom's Guide to Shabbat</u>, which I highly recommend to all parents who struggle with or need inspiration on incorporating the celebration of Shabbat into your family's busy routine.<br />
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If you are looking to purchase a copy, it is available on Amazon: <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Jewish-Moms-Guide-Shabbat/dp/B0018SY7HK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289932217&sr=8-1">The Modern Jewish Mom's Guide to Shabbat on Amazon.com</a>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-68129822810871723482010-11-07T12:11:00.000-08:002010-11-07T12:11:39.820-08:00Some Daled Class Family Program Participants:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHSkTWk4FI7Lhp1kStdzBNAAOqsus6v4xlWqfrYDC5k50Vy6Rz8VorM3H1rjEayXTTPV3B12EQf-4KrHP2xsdJz2TQimjDUTRw9GVxY8Rml1cRxO_0NIctqOqzPpqn50ZD7cVkQcn1dI/s1600/DSCN1445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHSkTWk4FI7Lhp1kStdzBNAAOqsus6v4xlWqfrYDC5k50Vy6Rz8VorM3H1rjEayXTTPV3B12EQf-4KrHP2xsdJz2TQimjDUTRw9GVxY8Rml1cRxO_0NIctqOqzPpqn50ZD7cVkQcn1dI/s320/DSCN1445.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-39837668062099526952010-11-07T12:08:00.000-08:002010-11-16T11:17:16.277-08:00First Daled Class Family ProgramA big thank you to all of the students and parents who attended this year's first Daled Class family program!<br />
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To see photos from the event, please visit:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625333494748/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625333494748/</a><br />
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Our next program will be on Sunday, December 19th.<br />
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During today's program, the students interviewed their parents about each parent's Bar or Bat Mitzvah experiences. This stirred up many happy memories that the students loved hearing.<br />
I'm hoping that we can continue to reminisce on this blog space. <br />
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What is your most vivid and/or important Jewish memory?Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-66733647581753823612010-11-03T11:59:00.000-07:002010-11-03T11:59:04.052-07:00The Mitzvah Mall is coming to Beth El Temple!Start getting excited for a new way to holiday shop! The Mitzvah Mall is coming to Beth El Temple on Sunday, November 21st from 10am-12pm!<br />
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During this first program, Daled Class families will explore what it means to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. <br />
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I'm asking that Daled Class parents bring in memorabilia related to their own simchas or the simchas of other relatives. This can include pictures, invitations, certificates, gifts received or anything else related. I will put the items on display and they will be returned at the end of the program. This "memorabilia table" should be very fun for the students to see.<br />
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I look forward to meeting the Daled Class families!Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-74238238357884924832010-10-18T17:00:00.000-07:002010-11-16T11:18:19.554-08:00Bet Family ProgramFor all of the photos from the Bet Family Program on Israel, visit: <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625060593097">http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/sets/72157625060593097</a><br />
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During their program, the Bet Class families learned about the Land of Israel. They met with the Young Israeli Emissaries, Gal and Yinon. They learned about the history of Jews in the Land of Israel, starting in B'reisheet with parashat Lech L'cha, when G-d tells Abraham to move his family into the Land of Israel. They were also immersed in images and ideas of Israel's most holy city, Jerusalem.<br />
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Throughout the program, fond memories of personal trips to Israel were shared. What were your favorite memories from your last trip to Israel? Which sites and experiences would you suggest to other Beth El families when they plan their next visit to the Jewish homeland?Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-34653779974686836272010-10-17T16:08:00.001-07:002010-10-17T16:08:53.872-07:00Painting Jerusalem Boxes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090682761/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5090682761_6d849dcea8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090682761/">Painting Jerusalem Boxes</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/54904662@N05/">BethElFamilyEd</a></span><br clear="all" /><p></p>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-85877215536838203882010-10-17T16:06:00.005-07:002010-10-17T16:06:45.449-07:00Jerusalem Boxes created by Bet Class students<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090686603/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5090686603_2769f88b46_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090686603/">Jerusalem Boxes created by Bet Class students</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/54904662@N05/">BethElFamilyEd</a></span><br clear="all" /><p></p>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-76201489959274127652010-10-17T16:06:00.003-07:002010-10-17T16:06:26.981-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090685825/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/5090685825_a5d4cd6a09_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090685825/"></a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/54904662@N05/">BethElFamilyEd</a></span><br clear="all" /><p></p>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-29153394502155210432010-10-17T16:06:00.001-07:002010-10-17T16:06:08.792-07:00Gal and Yinon, Israeli Emissaries<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090685055/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5090685055_6c6d98d13c_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090685055/">Gal and Yinon, Israeli Emissaries</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/54904662@N05/">BethElFamilyEd</a></span><br clear="all" /><p></p>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-58862883624509551272010-10-17T16:05:00.003-07:002010-10-17T16:05:51.127-07:00We love Israel!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090684709/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5090684709_5db6aca9ea_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090684709/">We love Israel!</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/54904662@N05/">BethElFamilyEd</a></span><br clear="all" /><p></p>Mitzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938479406844514553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256994594103347255.post-20607679963703714612010-10-17T16:05:00.001-07:002010-10-17T16:05:27.861-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54904662@N05/5090684313/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5090684313_2030c8f8e0_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; 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