Religious School News by Davina Kelly

Students finished the school year with a couple of special classes. First, students attended an Israel-themed class in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut. During class they practiced reading Hebrew words with no vowels (like many signs in Israel), learned some interesting facts about Israel, and made caricatures out of common objects and scraps of materials in the style of Israeli artist Hanoch Piven.

In another class, students learned about Shavuot and the ten commandments. They then chose which commandments they thought were the easiest to follow, and which ones were the hardest. Finally, they wrote their own eleventh commandment which created an engaging discussion. Also, during May, guest artists Elaine Kadakia and Josie Rochell worked with students to create Mother’s Day placemats. They came out beautifully and hopefully were loved by their moms!

The school year quickly wrapped up on May 21. Special guest Ilene Kaye taught and sang some favorite religious school tunes with students. Then Sienna Kelly taught the students about creating mosaic tiles. They worked as a group to create a wonderful mosaic Star of David. It will need some grouting and glaze over the summer, but will be ready to hang at MCJC by the fall. The day ended with a tasty lunch thanks to Dale Morton and the maintenance men. To all families, have a wonderful and safe summer!