Zephira Derblich-Milea
This is Zephira's third year teaching for Bet Sefer Avraham. She comes to us with tons of enthusiasm and creativity. The children adore her sunny disposition and her clear limit setting. It is a love-fest in Kitah Alef. Zephira has a terrific way of inspiring the children and getting them to recall the material she is covering.
Eugene Gordin
We are so lucky this year to have Eugene Gordin co-teaching our Kitah Alef class again. This is Eugene's second year here at Bet Sefer Avraham. Eugene is a PhD student at Cal Berkeley in Structural Engineering and Public Policy. But he has a passion for working with children and we couldn't be more delighted to have him join us. Eugene brings a great sense of humor, patience and a fabulous attitude.
Share-A-Shabbat Tomorrow!
Dear Kitah Alef Parents,
It was good to be back at Bet Sefer after what seemed like quite a long break! This week we began in the Sanctuary, singing songs and practicing for our Share-A-Shabbat this Friday (01/08) with Rabbi Bloom. Please remember that in addition to the dish you said you would bring, each family is requested to bring a beverage for our Shabbat Potluck Dinner. If you have any questions, please contact Ronna (Amelia’s mom).
After music, we stayed in the Sanctuary in order to rehearse our explanation of the Torah portion story boards we made. Since we split the class into groups, Zephira and I worked with each group individually. Some of the kids took this opportunity to pick up a siddur and look at the Hebrew words in it, trying to recognize the letters we’ve learned this year. Needless to say, tomorrow’s Shabbat should be very fun (see the photos below or our photo album).
We then went on our break, coming back just in time for snack and a story. Only then did we start our Hebrew review and worksheets. This week’s letter was Vav, and the corresponding word was vered (rose).
- בּ Bet - Bayit (house)
- תּ Tav - Torah
- שׁ Shin - Shofar (ram's horn used on Rosh Hashana)
- ָ ַ "ah" - as in aqua [vowel]
- מ Mem - Mezuzah
- ל Lamed - Lulav (palm leaf)
- כּ Kaf - Kelev (dog)
- ה Hay - Havdalah (end of Shabbat blessing)
- ר Resh - Rimonim (the Torah crowns)
- כ Chaf
- ב Vet
- ד Dalet - Degel (flag)
- א Alef - Aryeh (lion)
- ו Vav - Vered (rose)
Our list sure has grown since the start of the year! We spent the rest of the day working on Hebrew coloring sheets and listening to another great story. It was a busy day, and all of the kids were excited for their Share-A-Shabbat this week. We hope to see all of you there!
Eugene & Zephira
