A Rosh Chodesh Welcoming

Our HAMC students brought in the month of Cheshvan with joyful prayers and singing as the students sang the special Rosh Chodesh prayer of Hallel in unison. We also had a special treat from the HAMC choir as they took their places on stage and entertained us with their soulful rendition of an oldie but goodie, Dobie Gray’s, “Drift Away." Both students and teachers couldn’t help but clap and sing along! The morning ended with a special bagel breakfast for the upper grades in celebration of the new month.

Eighth-Graders Become Sizzling Scientists!

Last week in the science lab, our eighth-graders learned a unit on chemical building blocks. The students did an experiment using everyday items to create a fizzy explosion! First the students inserted Alka Seltzer tablets in to a latex balloon and then they attached the balloon to the top of a bottle filled with water. The students watched the chemical reaction in awe as the water became completely fizzy from the release of carbon dioxide. This experiment confirmed once again that science can be fun!

An Evening of Culinary Genius!

More than 50 current parents, alumni parents, and HAMC staff participated in the HAMC Master Chef Class with Susie Fishbein, sponsored by the Parent Association. The Kosher by Design author and chef demonstrated three recipes -- Chummus with Morrocan Cigar, Chicken Lollipops, and Pear-Apple Tartlet for dessert.

The evening included a book signing with Susie and a three-course meal, which was delicious! Everyone walked away with books, recipes, an HAMC MasterChef Apron -- and, of course, full stomachs!

A Simchat Torah Shindig

This morning at HAMC we had a special morning prayer service as we celebrated the holidays of Hoshanah Rabba and Simchat Torah!

The auditorium was overflowing with excitement as the entire school marched around with their mini Torahs and Israeli flags in hand. After a beautiful Torah service, we said the blessing on the lulav and etrog and had a blast smacking the aravot on the floor to “get rid of our sins.” 

The festivities concluded with singing and dancing as Moreh Moshe played his guitar and the entire school joined in song, waving their flags high in the air.

Chag Sameach everyone!

Slurpin' in the Sukkah

Our annual Spaghetti in the Sukkah was a huge success! 

More than 120 people attended for singing in the sukkah with Moreh Moshe, a spaghetti dinner, pumpkin decorating, and fresh dipped caramel apples by the eighth-grade girls!
What was your favorite part of the event? Have any pictures of your own? We'd love to hear more about your spaghetti and sukkah experiences!

In Touch With Nature, Jewishly

Our sixth-grade students are busy on their four-day, three-night Teva Learning Alliance trip in Connecticut with so many activities including night hiking, bread-making, and nature art. The trip is flying by for the students with hot chocolate in the Oolam and hearty meals together.

We want our sixth graders to focus on merging Jewish values and culture with the caring and preservation of the Earth, and we hope they'll return with a deeper understanding that as an individual or as a community, we need to take care of the planet that takes cares of us -- Earth!

Every year, our sixth graders go on this four-day, three-night trip with several other Jewish day schools, too. What is Teva?

"The Teva Learning Alliance, North America's foremost Jewish Environmental Education Institute, is a non-denominational educational service for participants from throughout the Jewish community. Working with Jewish Day Schools, Congregational Schools, synagogues, camps and youth groups, Teva's programs touch the lives of 3,000 participants annually."

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