Dear Eizor Galil,
After a long weekend filled with traveling, seeing family and, most importantly, eating, we are back with your weekly newsletter of the goings-on in Eizor Galil. The next few weeks are sure to be very exciting, especially with Hadag Nachash, the Israeli hip-hop band coming to town.
You will find in this issue:
1. Peulot on December 3rd
2. MBI/Workshop Meeting Date
3. Hadag Nachash talks to Educators on December 15
4. Amelim - Sayarim Channukah Bowling Party on the evening of December 16
5. Meet n' Greet Hadag Nacash on December 16
6. Hadag Nachash Concert on December 17!!
7. Save the date: Martlin Luther King Day of Service on Sunday, January 14
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1. Peulat Shichvah on December 3rd
Here are all the details you would like to know about peulot happening this Sunday:
Am/Chotrim (Grades 4, 5, 6):
Peula has been cancelled. Look forward to the bowling party in two weeks!
Sayarim (Grade 7):
Where: Bernstein Household (326 Marvin Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027)
When: Sunday, December 3, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructions: As Americans, we are some of the few who get enough to eat every day. Join your fellow Sayarim in learning about the problems with hunger in the world. Please RSVP to Sophia Bernstein at soph227@comcast.net.
Contact: Contact: Sophia Bernstein soph227@comcast.net or 215-896-3463
Tzofim (Grade 8):
Where: Mosenkis Household (554 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA 19119 - corner of Greene and Ellet; door on Greene)
When: Sunday, December 3, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructions: The wonders of nature and meditation will make you impressed. Join Tzofim '06 to find out about them.
Contact: Eitan Mosenkis (215-844-3521) or, if urgent over Shabbat, Stacey Goodman (215-957-0273)
Bonim (Grade 9)
Where: Adams Household (8023 Wetherill Rd., Cheltenham, PA 19012)
When: Sunday, December 3, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructions: EXTREME DISNEY SINGALONG. 'Nuff said. Please RSVP to Sarah Adams.
Contact: Sarah Adams (fantabulous@comcast.net).
Bogrim (Grade 10)
Where: Weitzman Household (1342 Fairy Hill Rd., Rydal, PA 19046)
When: Sunday, December 3, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Instructions: Come join your fellow Bogrim for some interesting discussion on your messimah and make some decisions as a kvutzah. RSVP to Brian Cohen.
Contact: Brian Cohen (zorgon@verizon.net).
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2. MBI/Workshop Meeting Date
Want to know more about the MBI and Workshop programs? Habonim Dror North America's national Programs Director, Michael Kanter, will be coming to Eizor Galil to meet with parents and interested chanichim to discuss the MBI and Workshop programs.
Both meetings will be happening at the same place on the same night. The MBI meeting will be from 7-8 PM and the Workshop meeting from 8-9 PM.
Here are the details:
Where: Germantown Jewish Centre (400 West Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA 19119)
When: MBI - 7:00-8:00 PM, Workshop - 8:00-9:00 PM
What: A meeting to discuss the MBI and Workshop programs with the national programs director for Habonim Dror. There will be a presentation on the programs and time for questions and answers.
Instructions: Please RSVP for this event so we know how many people to expect (let us know who from your family is attending). RSVP to Brian Cohen (zorgon@verizon.net).
Contact: Brian Cohen (zorgon@verizon.net).
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3. Professional Development Workshop with Hadag Nachash
Hadag Nachash, one of the most successful and influential hip-hop bands from Israel will be leading a workshop for educators and teen professionals in the Philadelphia community who wish to explore the ways in which the current Israeli Cultural Esperience in general, and music in particular, can be brought into the educational process of shaping a Jewish Identity and "Ahavat Yisrael." The program will include open discussion with the band on their art, its use in educational settings, and a presentation of educational tools. Lunch will be served.
The program will take place on Friday, December 15, 12:00-2:00 PM at Gratz College (7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027)
Participation is with registration only, due to limited space. Please contact Adi Inbar (215-832-0576, or ainbar@philafederation.org).
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4. Amelim - Sayarim Channukah Bowling Party On!!!
Amelim, Chotrim, and Sayarim are invited to a Channukah Bowling Party on Saturday evening, December 16. The party will most likely be between 6-8 PM but we will give you more information as soon as we know it. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends to get together and light the channukah candles. Come join us!
Get ready for some fun, possibly prizes, and definitely fried foods. Celebrate Channukah in style with Eizor Galil!
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5. Meet n' Greet with Hadag Nachash on Saturday night, December 16
Come to a Pre-Party with Hadag Nachash on Saturday night, December 16! You and the band... in the same room.... LIVE!!! Enjoy havdalah, Hannukah candle lighting, refreshments, autographs, and a question/answer session with the band. ALL ARE WELCOME.
8:00 PM. Gratz College. 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027. Be there.
For info and RSVP, please contact Ross M. Levy at 215-623-7300 x.191 or rlevy@gratz.edu.
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6. Hadag Nachash Concert on December 17
Registration for the Hadag Nachash concert on December 17 is now open! Tzofim and up (8th grade and above) are invited and encouraged to attend the concert. Our very own Jenny Smolen and Anna Yankelev are helping with the planning so come out to support their work.
Please visit www.JewishPhilly.org/teenevent/ to register for the event. Transportation is provided through the registration form.
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7. Save the date: Martin Luther King Day of Service on Sunday, January 14
Every year Habonim Dror Eizor Galil participates in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at the Haverford School, helping to run a carnival for members of the Variety Club. The Variety Club is an organization for mentally and physically disabled children to have fun and meaningful programming run for them. This is a continuing tradition and we hope to see many Habonim Dror Eizor Galil members come to it!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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