Gezah
Gezah
Gezah (Trunk)
Grades 2 & 3
What do we hope our children and their families will gain from the Religious School experience? How will it influence our community, both now and in the future? Our Eitz Chaim Sunday Program will offer our Gezah (Tree Trunk) students in grades 2 and 3 the information and skills to realize Reform Jewish ideals and values in their daily lives. Our curriculum will enable our students’ entree into the continuing study of Jewish texts, history, holidays, life cycle, culture, and values. Engaging our children and families through virtual experiential learning is a fundamental tenet of our Eitz Chaim philosophy. Our learners will be involved in a curriculum emphasizing GOD, TORAH, G’MILUT HASADIM, ISRAEL, and HEBREW and empowering them to embrace Judaism lovingly.
The school year will be divided into trimesters of eight weeks, and each trimester will be framed by a big topic of God & Spirituality, Torah, or Am Yisrael. Children will be grouped in classes with a team of Jewish Learning Guides (teachers) and Madrichim (teen aides). Students and Parents will also participate in family education programs, Shabbat Rishon Services, and other special occasions during the year.
We are committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Our school aims to provide our students and their families with the tools to meaningfully participate in the Jewish community, with pride in their Jewish heritage, and with the awareness that their actions will shape the future of the Jewish people.
Successful Jewish learning environments are built upon a culture of excellence where teachers share their expertise and wisdom and students take responsibility for their learning and success. We expect our staff to provide the sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals. We model the thoughtfulness and mutual respect we seek to promote in our students.
Gezah Sunday Class Sessions
Grades 2 & 3 - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Gezah (Trunk) Special Events
Family Education Morning
November 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Shabbat Rishon Family Dinner & Service!
April 5, 2024, at 5:45 PM
Hebrew Through Movement
Shalom and welcome to עִבְרִית בִּתְנוּעָה, or “Hebrew through Movement,” a language acquisition strategy in which students learn Hebrew by hearing and responding to Hebrew commands. Hebrew through Movement is an adaptation of James J. Asher’s Total Physical Response (TPR). Hebrew Through Movement is being used in Jewish congregations, day schools, camps, early childhood programs and other settings. HTM does not teach communicative Hebrew, but students can easily move on to other Hebrew forms (as early childhood and day school colleagues will attest). And camps just have a lot of fun!
Hebrew Through Movement introduces Hebrew in a playful and meaningful way, creating a positive first link between children and Hebrew. Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) is supported by the latest brain research on learning, providing an aural foundation for Hebrew that opens the door to more facile Hebrew decoding and reading.
We hope you will enjoy using this program and will be pleased with how happily and productively your children learn.
Wed, October 23 2024
21 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 6:00p to 6:45p
All who have had a loved one die in the past year and in years past are invited to come together to be a minyan for each other in this brief memorial service to close the festival day. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024B'nai Mitzvah Service
Shabbat, Oct 26th 10:15a to 12:15p
We celebrate the coming of age of a young person on or after their thirteenth birthday. A minimum of four years of Jewish education is required, although we work individually with children with special needs to ensure that all children can celebrate this important life cycle moment. The ceremony marks the arrival at the ‘age of mitzvot’ – the age at which an individual in the Jewish community has learned how to live according to Jewish ethics and principles and is given greater responsibility for continuing their learning and practice. Join us on the Temple Livestream https://www.cbnaishalom.org/livestream.html -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 4:00p to 7:00p
Bring your quiet crafts (such as knitting, origami, embroidery, etc.) and come hang out with the CBS Nerds in the Beit Midrash from 4-7pm on October 26, ending with Havdalah. We'll also have some coloring books on hand for those who don't have portable crafts. Please don't bring things that make a lot of mess or noise. Under 18s welcome with their adults. Open to everyone. No RSVP needed. Note: because this event is during Passover, we ask that you do not bring food. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 6:00p to 10:00p
All B'nai Shalom 8th-12th Graders are invited to our Yallah Youth Group Event! When: Saturday October 26th, 6-10pm 6pm: Start at Stop&Shop to buy food for the Westborough Food Pantry—scavenger hunt style, of course! Walk back to CBS 7pm Hang out at CBS What: Chicken Nuggets and Fries for dinner, Karaoke, Massive All-Building Hide and Seek, Board Games including Telestrations, Card Games, Arts & Crafts, and of course great SNACKS! Come for all of it or for just part of the event! Cost: $10 - includes the food donation, but feel free to bring additional money with you to buy more items to donate. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2024
Monday, Oct 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us to discuss The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024
Tuesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024
Tuesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
This year our monthly Spiritual Journey Group is studying Rabbi David Cooper's book, 'God is a Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism.' Rabbi David Cooper z'l shows us how to transform profound teachings into a meaningful personal experience. These sessions are led by Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz. Please purchase a copy of the book as your guide through our 8 sessions. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Teeny Tiny Tot Shabbat
Friday, Nov 1st 5:30p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Pizza and Pasta Family Dinner
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00p to 6:45p
Our Shabbat Family Pizza and Pasta Dinner is a joyful communal event designed to bring families together for a relaxed and delicious Shabbat experience. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Jewish traditions or simply looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere, this event is perfect. All ages, from newborns to high school students, are welcome, ensuring a truly inclusive and family-oriented environment. We aim to create a memorable Shabbat experience for the entire family, fostering a sense of community and connection. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024B'nai Mitzvah Service
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 10:15a to 12:15p
We celebrate the coming of age of a young person on or after their thirteenth birthday. A minimum of four years of Jewish education is required, although we work individually with children with special needs to ensure that all children can celebrate this important life cycle moment. The ceremony marks the arrival at the ‘age of mitzvot’ – the age at which an individual in the Jewish community has learned how to live according to Jewish ethics and principles and is given greater responsibility for continuing their learning and practice. Join us on the Temple Livestream https://www.cbnaishalom.org/livestream.html