Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center

Serving the religious needs of the Jewish community of
Martha's Vineyard
 
  

Religious School
from our Religious School Director

Dear Families,

I am highlighting all the important dates for the upcoming start of the school year. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns at mvhc.school@verizon.net. I wish you all a Shanah Tova, a Happy New Year filled with warmth, communication and community-building.

L'Shalom,
Nicole Cabot

  • Rosh Hashanah- Wednesday, September 8th- Evening Service at 6:00 PM.
  • Rosh Hashanah - Thursday, September 9th. It is an excused absence at school to observe Rosh Hashanah. Please bring your children to the Children's Service in the tent in the back of the M.V.H.C. at 10 AM. This service is geared for children 4-8. Older children should join the main service. We have childcare for younger children. We will provide a snack after the service and we will have an art project. Please let me know if you would like to help with the service or art project.
  • First Day of Religious School- Wednesday, September 15th. 3:30-5:30 PM Grades 3-7. Please send in your registration forms before the start of school.
  • Parent meeting for ALL PARENTS with children in BOTH Wednesday and Friday programs-Wednesday, September 15th 5 PM. This is a mandatory meeting where we will discuss the school year, expectations, curriculum and parent involvement. If you will not be able to attend, please contact me and arrange a private meeting.
  • Soup in the Sukkah- Wednesday, September, 22nd at 5:30 PM for the entire congregation- See more info in the Hagefen.
  • Simchat Torah- Wednesday, September 29th- No Religious School. Instead, we will have a family workshop focusing on Simchat Torah at 5 PM followed by a Simchat Torah Celebration. Mandatory for all Wednesday students in lieu of class. Pizza/salad dinner $5/person will be included. We will be honoring all the Shabbat B'Yachad children during the celebration.
  • First Day of Shabbat B'Yachad- Friday, October 1st- 5:15-6:30- This weekly program is for children age 4-2nd grade. We will light candles, sing Shabbat songs, braid challah, read stories and do art projects.
  • More fun to come!

Tefilot