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 * J.ello** – North Shore Synagogue’s J ewish E xperiential L iving and L earning O pportunities project – integrates family learning and celebration of Shabbat and holidays into all three primary grades of the Religious School. ** J.ello ** promotes Jewish living and learning through active participation at the synagogue and at home. The ** J.ello ** model emphasizes hands-on experience, competency, practice and celebration.

Building on 2 years’ success with a prototype model called ShareShabbat and a pilot J.ello program with 18 second grade families, the expanded J.ello program has become the sole and normative offering for K-2 families.
 * It makes sense to learn blessings – only if we say them.
 * It makes sense to learn about the Jewish holidays – only if we celebrate them.
 * It makes sense to learn Jewish values – only if we live them.
 * It makes sense to learn mitzvot – only if we do them.
 * Knowing is not the goal – __doing__ is//.//

North Shore Synagogue
83 Muttontown Road Syosset, New York 11791 __www.northshoresynagogue.org__

Senior Rabbi David Whiman dwhiman@northshoresynagogue.org Assistant Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet jShalhevet@northshoresynagogue.org J.ello Coordinator Rabbi Helayne Shalhevet hShalhevet@northshoresynagogue.org Synagogue Vice President Lisa Ann Green lisaann.green@gmail.com
 * Contacts**

Vision for Education at North Shore Synagogue
This Vision Statement was developed as part of North Shore Synagogue's participation in the ReImagine program, and was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2008.

**We envision a congregation where learning permeates every aspect of our synagogue.**
We envision a congregation:
 * whose members recognize and value the mitzvah of life-long Jewish learning.
 * whose members recognize that their fellow congregants are created //b'tselem Elohim// (in the image of God) and that together it is possible to create an ever more sustaining, nurturing and spiritual synagogue community.
 * whose programs introduce, acquaint, deepen and enhance our learners' connection to God and the rich history, culture, language, music and traditions of the Jewish people.
 * whose programs in religious education are characterized by creativity, energy, engagement, purpose, involvement, depth, discovery, and enthusiasm.
 * whose programs draw lines of connection between our members, Israel, and the larger Jewish and human communities.
 * whose programs assist members of all ages to more fully understand, embrace and practice their Judaism.
 * where the study of Torah and practice of Judaism is experienced as engaging, enjoyable, and empowering.
 * where the study of Torah and practice of Judaism leads to the performance of //g'milut chasadim// (deeds of loving-kindness) and //tikkun olam// (repairing the world).
 * where the connection between learning and doing is reflected in the homes and lives of our members.
 * where members practice Judaism with joy, and cherish their membership in this congregation and the Jewish people.

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= **Marketing and Publicity Materials** = 2009-2010 promotional brochure

Rosh Hashana Family Retreat Flyer

Recruitment letter for Bubbie and Zaydie Corps/RSVP program, from Rabbi David Whiman

NEW: [[file:J.ello Shabbat Flyer 11-19-10.pdf]] 2010-11 J.ello Shabbat Flyer
=**Newsletter Articles**= "An Exciting Year, and An Exciting Year Ahead" "North Shore Synagogue Receives Grant for Education"

"Our Educational Advisory Board" "New Chanukah Exhibit at the NSS Museum of Jewish Artifacts"

"J.ello 'Glasses' " by Rabbi Helayne Shalhevet "Green Thumb/Tikkun Olum"

=[|J.ello Website]= A site has been developed for publicity and communication with parents [|What is J.ello?]

**Weekly Letters from Teachers to Parents**

 * Ramah K -- Kindergarten** Ramah 1 -- First Grade Ramah 2 -- Second Grade

[|Resources for Parents]
under development, more resources to be posted soon

Photos
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= **Educational Materials** = J.ello Curriculum for 2009-2010

NEW: 2010-11 Mitzvah Awareness Day


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