Thank you to everyone who helped build the new playground. It has been used and loved by children already, and I am sure that it will continue to be loved for a long time to come. A special thank-you to the engineering team that put together the geodesic climbing dome; I am so happy that I did not have to figure that one out!
RE Is Back
We have been together outdoors during these Covid times, and this year we are looking forward to regular RE classes. Please watch for information and a link to sign your children up for RE classes. Our first class together will be on Sunday, September 18.
RE Leaders Needed
In order to have a successful RE program, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers in the RE program, and would like to build teaching teams of four for each age group. You do not need to have experience to be a great RE volunteer. We will have an RE volunteer training day on Saturday, September 10. Please reach out to amanda alice uluhan or LeAnne Struble if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer with the RE program.
Happy Jewish New Year!
Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew:רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה, literally “head of the year”) is the Jewish New Year and is a two-day celebration and observation of the beginning of the Jewish new year, year 5783. This year the holiday is September 25-27.
Rosh Hashanah begins probably the most important of Judaism’s high holy days. Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and follows Rosh Hashanah during October 4-5. “Atonement” can be broken down into: “At-one-ment,” implying that when we forgive and are forgiven, we are brought back into relationship with one another.
Read the prayer below at dinner or bedtime, written by East Shore’s former Director of Religious Education, to let go of what has been done and prepare a space for something new. L’shanah tovah—to a good new year.
A Place to Forgive and to Be Forgiven
By Cathy Cartwright-Chow
For those we have hurt in any way, whether through words or deed or thoughts.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For the excuses we have made, just to be right.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For the blame we have placed on someone else, again and again.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For passing up the opportunity to help because we were afraid.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For hiding the truth from someone.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For working beyond the anger and resentment.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
For the times I have not felt heard.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
Forgiveness is never easy, whether for yourself or someone else.
Here is a place to forgive and to be forgiven.
by amanda alice uluhan, Director or Religious Education & LeAnne Struble, RE Coordinator