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6th Grade Gesher Program

Either Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:45 – 6:00
& Monthly Parent/Student Programs

Mifgash (Class Meeting/Current Events-Holidays) 3:45 Hebrew/Jewish Studies Class – 4:30 – 5:15 & Hebrew/Jewish Studies Class – 5:15 – 6:00

The word Gesher means “bridge” and our sixth graders will begin taking steps to cross the bridge from childhood to Jewish adulthood. We believe that the family bond helps ease the transition from childhood to adulthood and builds bridges that will lead children to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Graduation and beyond. We want our 6th Graders and their families to have engaging, relevant, and memorable learning experiences and Gesher is our way to help pave the path and set families on a learning journey together. Gesher students will attend either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:45 – 6:00 PM for Jewish Studies and Hebrew Studies. Gesher 6th Graders AND their parents will meet with our Rabbis and our Youth and Family Educators approximately one time per month (Schedule Below!) 6th Graders, together with their parents, will complete a special family project that will be displayed at the conclusion of the year. In addition, special activities for our 6th Grade students only will take place throughout the year!

Gesher (Bridge) 2018-2019/5779 Programs

Gesher Parent & Student Program

Sunday, January 13, 2019 - 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Social Hall

Gesher Parent & Student B’nai Mitzvah Experience

Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Social Hall

Gesher ADL Parent & Student Seminar

Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Gesher Family Project Showcase

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Sun, January 20 2019
14 Sh'vat 5779

Upcoming Events

All Events

Monday
Jan 21

Central MA Connections in Faith MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan 21st 9:30a to 12:30p
the next program from the Central MA Connections in Faith will be held on Monday, January 21, 9:30-12: 30 pm. It is an MLK Jr Community Day of Celebration, jointly sponsored by Westborough Connects and the Westborough Schools. We are hoping to bring together people of all ages, from school students through adults. While hosted at the Westborough High School, the event is for all of our partner communities from across Central MA and we hope that you will plan to join us and bring your families. EVENT DETAILS PLEASE CLICK ON OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE, LET US KNOW IF YOU’LL BE JOINING US, AND/OR SHARE THE EVENT WITH YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD! https://www.facebook.com/events/2236316983310645/?active_tab=about 1) The event will feature keynote presenter Ken Nwadike Jr., better known from his online viral videos as 'The Free Hugs guy'. Ken first appeared with his 'Free Hugs' sign the year after the Boston Marathon bombings, to provide encouragement and hugs to all who were running the following year. Since then, he has brought his peace activism to the front lines of many protest events to embody a different way of listening and loving. You can get a taste of his work here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6wPqtQ02s&t=21s 2) The keynote program will be followed by an opportunity to join with others for some hands-on service projects to offer compassion and care to those in our wider community. 3) The morning will end with opportunities to gather in small circles to reflect on the day's themes, facilitated by members of the core group of Central MA Connections in Faith. ESSAY COMPETITION There is an opportunity for middle and high school aged children to submit an essay for this inaugural MLK Jr Day. Those who attend schools in Westborough will have one place to submit, and those who are part of our Central MA Connections in Faith network will submit separately. Both groups will have their own winners and each winner will receive $100 to donate to the charity of their choice.
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Friday
Feb 1

Shabbat Rishon Family Visual Tefillah Service
Friday, Feb 1st 7:00p to 8:00p
Shabbat Family Visual Tefillah Service with 4th and 5th Graders Participating begins at 7:00 PM! Join us for a student led Shabbat Service followed by an Oneg Shabbat! Dinner begins at 6:00 PM and RSVP is required at https://www.cbnaishalom.org/event/shabbat-rishon-dinner.html.
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Sunday
Feb 3

Family Social Action Breakfast
Sunday, Feb 3rd 8:30a to 10:00a
The B'nai Shalom Social Action Committee is sponsoring a Family Social Action Breakfast on Sunday, February 3rd, from 8:30 am to 10 am. The purpose of the breakfast is to help organize social action volunteer activities for families with young or school age children to participate in as a family. We'd like to establish a monthly calendar of volunteer activities for families, some at the Temple, some outside of the Temple at social service organizations or other places where families can do good in the community. If you think you'd like to get involved in social action with your children and family, or simply want to connect with like-minded families who share that interest, come enjoy bagels, lox, and other homemade goodies with us. No strings attached – we promise! Hope to see you there!
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Thursday
Feb 21

Sisterhood Word Game Night
Thursday, Feb 21st 7:00p to 9:00p

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Monday
Feb 25

An Encounter with Jewish Latin American Poetry
Monday, Feb 25th 7:00p to 8:00p
The Jewish population of Latin America is estimated at 400,000 souls. The largest communities are in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico; there are Jewish communities in every Latin American country and in Puerto Rico. The majority are Ashkenazi in background, and there are significant numbers of Sephardic Jews and Misraji Jews from the Middle East. Jewish Latin American poetry is filled with joy and mourning, realism and fantasy, emotion and reflection. Intensely Jewish in content and perspective. Despite the fact that the poets have lived through populist governments, dictatorships, anti-Semitism, endemic economic and political crises, the poets have continued to produce extraordinary poetry that has its on flavor and tone. This course will treat how these Jewish Latin American poets have explored: Jewish Identity, The Bible, The Holocaust and Mysticism. This course will be led by Professor Emeritus Stephen A. Sadow, Northeastern University, with input by Professor Marsha Nourse. Brandeis University
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Sunday
Mar 3

Brotherhood Breakfast
Sunday, Mar 3rd 9:00a to 10:30a
You've invited to join us at our next Brotherhood Breakfast on Sunday, January 6th in the Social Hall for bagels, lox, fresh coffee and conversation. CBS congregant and Brotherhood member Adam Mintz, a licensed social worker, has graciously volunteered to speak on the topic Embracing Positivity though Periods of Change and Transition. This promises to be an especially relevant topic for anyone experiencing or who knows anyone experiencing job loss, divorce, retirement or other life-changing event, or for simply helping learn skills to better cope with these uncertain geo-political times. $5 for Brotherhood members (free to members at the "sponsor" and "benefactor" levels), and $12 for non-members. While the breakfast at 9:00am is intended for the Brotherhood men, Adams's talk, which begins at 9:45am, is free and open to the entire congregation. Please R.S.V.P. to jim.wilner@comcast.net
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Monday
Mar 4

An Encounter with Jewish Latin American Poetry
Monday, Mar 4th 7:00p to 8:00p
The Jewish population of Latin America is estimated at 400,000 souls. The largest communities are in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico; there are Jewish communities in every Latin American country and in Puerto Rico. The majority are Ashkenazi in background, and there are significant numbers of Sephardic Jews and Misraji Jews from the Middle East. Jewish Latin American poetry is filled with joy and mourning, realism and fantasy, emotion and reflection. Intensely Jewish in content and perspective. Despite the fact that the poets have lived through populist governments, dictatorships, anti-Semitism, endemic economic and political crises, the poets have continued to produce extraordinary poetry that has its on flavor and tone. This course will treat how these Jewish Latin American poets have explored: Jewish Identity, The Bible, The Holocaust and Mysticism. This course will be led by Professor Emeritus Stephen A. Sadow, Northeastern University, with input by Professor Marsha Nourse. Brandeis University
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Saturday
Mar 9

WAFTY Lite Event
Shabbat, Mar 9th 4:00p to 7:00p

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Monday
Mar 11

An Encounter with Jewish Latin American Poetry
Monday, Mar 11th 7:00p to 8:00p
The Jewish population of Latin America is estimated at 400,000 souls. The largest communities are in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico; there are Jewish communities in every Latin American country and in Puerto Rico. The majority are Ashkenazi in background, and there are significant numbers of Sephardic Jews and Misraji Jews from the Middle East. Jewish Latin American poetry is filled with joy and mourning, realism and fantasy, emotion and reflection. Intensely Jewish in content and perspective. Despite the fact that the poets have lived through populist governments, dictatorships, anti-Semitism, endemic economic and political crises, the poets have continued to produce extraordinary poetry that has its on flavor and tone. This course will treat how these Jewish Latin American poets have explored: Jewish Identity, The Bible, The Holocaust and Mysticism. This course will be led by Professor Emeritus Stephen A. Sadow, Northeastern University, with input by Professor Marsha Nourse. Brandeis University
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Friday
Mar 15

40th Anniversary Weekend Shabbat Service and Celebratory Oneg
Friday, Mar 15th 7:30p to 10:00p

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