In science class this morning, the 5th graders learned all about creating electricity and the difference between conductors and insulators. The students conducted an awesome experiment using batteries, wires, and a variety of objects to make a small ‘motor' spin. One group of students found that a paper-clip and steel sheet caused an electric current, making the motor spin, but the popsicle stick and piece of yarn did not. Once again our HAMC students had a great time learning about science!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
An Israeli Chumus-off!
Today, our Shlichim, Lior and Noga, held a Chumus competition in the cafeteria! Lior represented “Abu Shukri Ha Mikori”, “the original chumus” and Noga represented “Abu Shukri Ha Mikori Ha Yoter”, “the even more original chumus”. The students learned that there are two different ways of eating the two different kinds of chumus. For Lior’s chumus, the students had to wipe the pita in the chumus and for Noga’s chumus, the students had to spin the pita on the chumus in a circular motion. The room was overflowing with school spirit as each student chanted for the chumus they were rooting for!
7th Graders get the 411 on Viruses
Guest speaker, Dr. Stein, came in this week to teach the 7th grade an informative lesson on "the virus”. Although the students already knew many characteristics of viruses from their science class, they learned so much more from the comprehensive discussion that Dr. Stein held. After hearing all about viruses and their many qualities, the students did some hands on work and had the opportunity to make their very own viruses using paper cutouts.
An Evening of Jewish Threads and Mandel Bread
Last night, Diana Drew, author of the new book “Jewish Threads”, gave us a history and baking lesson on mandel bread. We baked this uniquely Jewish “cookie” together and the final product was delicious!
See post below for Diana Drew's recipe!
See post below for Diana Drew's recipe!
The complete title of Drew’s new book is "Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts".
“Journey along with talented Jewish fabric craft artists from throughout the United States and Israel as they retrace their steps in the creative process used to make thirty evocative projects.”
Explore the history and learn the process of making these crafts, including tallitot, seder plates, Tree of Life, and more!
Click this link to learn more about the book and purchase online:
Book is also available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com
Check out this “Daily Record” article on the event!
Diana Drew's Mandel Bread Recipe
See above for more details on the Jewish Threads and Mandel Bread event!
Hebrew Academy of Morris County Master Chef Series
Jewish Threads and Mandel Bread
Diana’s Mandel Bread (P)
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup pure vegetable oil (I use canola oil or safflower oil)
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup orange juice
4 cups unbleached white flour
1 cup chopped walnuts or diced dried apricots
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar and oil until light, using a wire whisk. Add baking powder, vanilla, and orange juice, mixing well. Add flour one or two cups at a time, mixing well each time. With a wooden spoon or spatula, mix in walnuts or apricots until well distributed throughout the dough. Form into six loaves on two ungreased cookie sheets. (Because the dough is a bit sticky, have a low flat bowl with water on hand to wet your hands so they don’t stick to the loaves as you’re forming them.) Bake until brown (about 15 minutes). Remove from the oven. Using a spatula, gently lift the loaves off the cookie sheet, cut them into horizontal strips measuring about 1 or 1-1/2 inches, and place the strips cut side down back on the cookie sheet. Return to the oven for a few minutes for the strips to toast lightly. Cool on a cooling rack and store in an airtight container. (Tip: These may be frozen for months and taste just as good when they’re defrosted.)
4th Graders Build Weather Vanes
Mrs. Silvestri’s 4th grade class is learning all about the weather this year. What better way for the students to learn about the weather than to measure the weather themselves! In science class, the 4th graders built weather vanes and tried them out this morning. Since it was quite a windy morning the weather vanes went wild, spinning in every direction! Check out these photos of the creation process and final product of these awesome weather instruments.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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