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Dear Beit Rayim Hebrew School Parents, School Calendar: You can find the BRHS calendar on our website under the "Back to School" package link or simply by clicking here. Reminders: There is no school on Thursday October 20th because of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Family Education Day Grade 1: Sh’ma Pyjama Party Grade 1 Family Education Day is on Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Gym. We invite all Grade 1 parents to participate in this multi-sensory learning experience led by our family educator that relates to the child's curriculum. It is a unique opportunity to learn together with your children in a fun and stimulating environment. Please RSVP to the school office by Tuesday, October 25th. Kabbalat Shabbat Service: Our first Kabbalat Shabbat service will be held on Friday, November 25th. Save the date! Welcome Shabbat with song and joy! Everyone is welcome! We extend a special invitation to our Grade 6 and 7 students and their families to participate in the Kabbalat Shabbat service. Please RSVP to the school office by November 21st. Click here for more information. Kabbalat Shabbat Sponsors: 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. All proceeds go to the Hebrew School Fund. Challah: Beit Rayim Hebrew School Fundraiser! Bring home Amazing Donut’s Bakery (COR 90) 100% peanut, sesame and nut free large challah for Shabbat! A yummy way to help purchase books and other much needed supplies! For just $20 you can pre-order 4 loaves! You will receive challah for 4 Thursdays we are in session!! Select the rounds you want and return the form to the School Office at least one week in advance of the new round. You can find the form by clicking here. Beit Rayim is happy to offer your family this wonderful treat! School Council Meeting: If you are interested in finding out more about your child’s Jewish education or want to make our school stronger, you are invited to join the School Council. We welcome all parents and thank all volunteers. Monthly School Council meetings are held on Sundays from 9:30 – 11am. The next meeting is on Sunday, October 23rd. We hope to see you there. Rabbi Michael Jay: We are excited to announce that Rabbi Michael Jay will be returning to BRHS on Sunday November 6th to work with our students on Parashat Hashavuah and Tefillah. Rabbi Michael Jay is the new Rabbi with Beit Rayim and is accessible to all of our Hebrew School and Synagogue families by email at rabbi@beitrayim.org. Did you move? Did you change e-mail? Do you have a new phone number? Please contact the school office to update your information. School Office Hours: School office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The office is closed on Friday. The office will be closed on Thursday 20th in celebration of Shmini Atzeret. If you need to contact the school office during school hours 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


Plant a tree for Gilat Shalit: Celebrate Gilad Shalit’s release and plant a tree for free in his honor. Show the world what Israel stands for hope, freedom, democracy, and the sanctity of human life. Send a personalized certificate to the Shalit family. Click here for more information. Beit Rayim monthly Kabbalat Shabbat: Join us for a fun, meaningful learning experience for the entire family at Beit Rayim Synagogue’s Kabbalat Shabbat PJ Library story telling. On the first Friday of each month we will be having a family oriented Kabbalat Shabbat service starting off with a story from the renowned PJ Library series of books, presented by Rabbi Michael Jay. Date: November 4th, 2011. Start time: 6:30 pm and will last around one hour. Location: TanenbaumCHAT Kimel Centre, Beit Midrash, 9600 Bathurst Street . PJ Library is an award-winning Jewish family engagement program, mailing free, high-quality Jewish children’s books and music each month. It is funded locally by UJA Federation, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and generous community philanthropists. A Night of Trivia: Balloon pops, 50/50 draws, raffle, light snacks, cash bar and prizes! Gather your friends for a fun evening of Trivia! Saturday, November 26th from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Road , Richmond Hill . Tickets: $36 per person or purchase a table of 10 for $320. To purchase your tickets call 905-889-0276 x.31 or email events@beitrayim.org Click here to see the flyer. Please visit our website www.beitrayim.org for more information regarding school, synagogue and youth.


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