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Mishpacha Moments is an exciting new program for Temple Judea members that aims to make Jewish learning a family affair! Open to students in kindergarten through third grade students and their families, Mishpacha Moments is a weekly Saturday morning family Shabbat experience. Each Mishpacha* Moments session provides the opportunity for children and parents to:
 * Mishpacha Moments Program Description: **
 * participate in a musical family Shabbat service
 * engage in a family educational experience
 * socialize and learn with other families


 * Mishpacha is the Hebrew word for family.

Brochure: Initially mailed to all congregational families (09-10) One page flyer used at Pre-School Parent Association gathering (09-10) Article written by Mishpacha Moments participant and published in Temple newsletter (09-10) Direct letter to target families (09-10) This form was used to publicize Mishpacha Moments on our community Federation calendar (10-11) This flyer is sent home with Preschool families on Fridays before Mishpacha Moments or Tot Shabbat (10-11)
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Schedule used for sample session (09-10) Overview of schedule for session Sept. 12, 2009 Overview of Fall Curriculum (09-10)
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Staffing schedule for Senior Staff responsibilities with Mishpacha Moments, Saturday morning minyan, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Responsibilities are shared by the Educator and both Rabbis (10-11)

Lesson Plan for Opening Day.Community (09-10) Lesson Plan for Torah (09-10) Lesson Plan for Hachnassat Orchim (09-10) Lesson Plan for Family Stories (09-10) Adult Text Study (09-10) Lesson Plan for Shalom Bayit (09-10) Lesson Plan for Hoda'ah (09-10) Adult Session: Blessing Questions (09-10) Lesson Plan for Chanukah (Maccabees) (09-10) Lesson Plan for Shmirat HaGuf (09-10) Lesson Plan for B'tzelem Elohim (09-10) Parent learning session: Megillat Atzmaut Text Study (10-11) Location information for Passover Mishpacha Moments (10-11) Family activity for Passover Preparation (10-11) Lesson Plan for Chanukah (10-11) Lesson Plan for Sanctuary/Tetzaveh (10-11) Lesson Plan for Yom HaAtzmaut Tot Shabbat (09-10) Room info Lesson Plan for Passover (09-10) Lesson Plan for Purim (09-10) Recipe for children baking for Yom HaAtzmaut Lesson Plan for Shabbat/Vayakhel (10-11) Family Chanukah Activity for combined Mishpacha Moments/Tot Shabbat (09-10) Fall activities for younger children (09-10) Lesson Plan for Tzedakah/Gmilut Chasadim (09-10) Activity Sheet Lesson Plan for Noah (10-11)
 * Lesson Plans Materials: **

**Congregational Change:** Presentation to Executive Committee (09-10) Presentation to Congregational Board (09-10)

Article from Congregation newsletter that bundles all Shabbat opportunities for families together (10-11)

Submission form for congregation programs utilized by Program Council (10-11) [|Program Council Submission Form] Presentation to Congregational Board on Program Council (10-11)

These questions were posed to potential participants as the program was being envisioned (09-10) Regular participants in first year were interviewed regarding their participation and recommendations using these questions (10-11)
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=**Other:**= [|5770 RH Evening.doc] Rabbi Siegal's Rosh Hashanah sermon was influenced by our work with family education consultant Vicky Kelman.

**Testimonials:** Dear Beth: I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed Mishpacha Moments. This is a fantastic program in so many ways. It gives my kids incredible exposure to Jewish history, ideas and learning and also gives the parents an opportunity to study on an adult level. As just one example, I loved that we were able take out the Torah last week and show the kids all the parts of the Torah and let them get up close to see it. That kind of early exposure really lays the foundation for future learning and understanding by making them feel comfortable around the Torah and not intimidated. I hope more people will join us each week and in future sessions as this really is an amazing opportunity to learn and have fun with our kids in a Jewish environment. Please pass this along to Melanie as well to let her know she is doing a terrific job with this. Thanks! Sincerely, Lawrence Lambert

Saturday's Tot Shabbat was absolutely amazing. It was so nice to have the "older" youth there-the youth group volunteers really make a difference in enhancing the Shabbat experience for the families and children. It was also wonderful to have Mishpacha moments available for other families to try out. Tot Shabbat felt like a community, with everyone able to go between different activities, yet still meet up at the end for the all important snack. It was a welcome change to have only the activity in the courtyard, with snack and additional play in the playground. This way, the children (and youth group) actually participated in the crafts instead of just eating. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning, and I know many other parents who were present felt the same way. THANK YOU!!!! Elyssa Lewis

Beth Ellen Young, RJE b.young@judeagables.org Rabbi Edwin Goldberg e.goldberg@judeagables.org Rabbi Judith Siegal j.siegal@judeagables.org 305-667-7243
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