Orna Sonnenschein
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As the Director of Education of Temple Beth Am, I am pleased to make available, on-line, my thoughts which are found in Temple Beth Am's monthly newsletter, TEBEAM.

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Director of Education’s Message
Tebeam
April 2008

April is here!  As much as I love the fall I will say that Spring is always a welcomed arrival.  This month we celebrate my favorite holiday—Passover.  During my years here I have come to find out that many families do not actually prepare a Seder or read the Haggadah.  Some will just have a special dinner, others might not acknowledge it at all. 

I can imagine that if you have little experience with the holiday organizing and leading a Seder can be a daunting maybe even overwhelming task.  For that reason I am offering a class for those of you who would like to learn the basics.  If you are interested in attending a class that will provide you with the tools you need to lead a Seder please call the school office at 508-872-8312 or email me at education@tempbetham.org

This month we have two services scheduled.  Our 4^th graders will be leading us in a Friday night service (along with the Jr. Choir) on Friday April 4^th.  As usual there will be a Shabbat dinner beforehand.  On Saturday April 12^th our 5^th graders will lead a Jr. Congregation service. 

On April 7^th we will be offering a special program on suicide prevention for our H.S. students.  Congregant Eileen Davis who works for the Samaritans has graciously agreed to run a special workshop for us.  Thank you Eileen for what I know will be a very important evening.

Finally on April 13^th, Rabbi Miller will be leading our biannual model seders.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our students…especially those who otherwise would not have the experience of celebrating Passover.  Thank you to Sisterhood for all their help in preparing for the Seder.  Your efforts are truly appreciated as we continue this special tradition.

Wishing you all a Chag Sameach. 

Orna Sonnenschein